The Daily Populous

Saturday April 22nd, 2017 night edition

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People in cities around the world take part in a global March for Science on Saturday, April 22, to show support of scientific research.

"Protecting the government's investment in science, particularly when that includes funding for public engagement, is incredibly important," she said.

"It might have been ignited by Trump, but it's not about Trump," march honorary co-chair Lydia Villa-Komaroff ahead of the event.

"It's about the importance of science in society and continuing the support for the science community in keeping our edge. »

Martin Scorsese praises Margot Robbie and recalls Wolf of Wall Street audition that 'stunned us all'

Authored by independent.co.uk
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Martin Scorsese has penned a tribute to Margot Robbie, praising her "comedic genius, all-bets-off feistiness, grounded, hardscrabble toughness and emotional daring" and also recalled her memorable audition for his film The Wolf of Wall Street.

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“She clinched her part in The Wolf of Wall Street during our first meeting,” Scorsese wrote in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People issue. »

American Airlines Pilots Say Their Uniforms Are Making Them Sick

Authored by fortune.com
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Around 100 American Airlines ( aal ) pilots have come forward with complaints of rashes, itching, and other symptoms, prompting an aviation union's survey on pilots' reactions to their uniforms, Bloomberg reports .

The apparent outbreak of itching pilots was reported by the Chicago Business Journal Tuesday, despite the uniforms having been issued over six months ago.

If the uniform is making them not fit for duty, then something has to change,” Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association told Bloomberg. »

Russia's role in Trumpland, not just the election

Authored by axios.com
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But the absolutely terrifying bespectacled bunny's appearance on the White House balcony with Trump, Melania, and Barron led to a meme onslaught.

News broke that there'd be a vote on Wednesday, but then more news broke that there wasn't actually a bill.

You had a break this week, Trumpland, but next week is sure to be a wild legislative ride!. »

Don't Worry, Driverless Cars Are Learning From Grand Theft Auto

Authored by bloomberg.com
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If automakers and tech enterprises want to make their deadline, they have to hurry up.

The test cars tricked out with lasers, sensors and cameras being put through the paces on tracks and public roads can’t do it on their own.

“With simulation, you can run the same scenario over and over again for infinite times, then test it again.”. »