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Monday May 1st, 2017 night edition

image for 'Genius' director Ron Howard reveals why he's on a mission to turn scientists into celebrities

The first season — a biopic of Albert Einstein — is currently airing on the National Geographic Channel.

But Howard, who directed the series, seems to be chasing more than just a good story.

In the eyes of Howard and Gigi Pritzker, a billionaire who produced the show, it's also about promoting science and, by extension, the future of America.

"Look at what Silicon Valley has meant to our economy and our ongoing influence around the world.

... What we don't want to do is cede that position to other countries, other nations, other cultures," Howard said.

Howard wouldn't tell Business Insider who the show plans to dramatize next, but said the shortlist isn't limited just to scientists.

The show's first episode aired on April 25, and the second debuts Tuesday on NatGeo at 9 p.m. EDT. »

Ja Rule And Fyre Festival Slapped With $100 Million Lawsuit For Multiple Counts Of Fraud – ZeroPointNow

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The festival was quickly canceled after the story broke, with event organizers Ja Rule (real name Jeffrey Atkins) and Billy McFarland sort of apologizing:.

We just filed Federal Class Action against Fyre Media for festival of horror.

Faced with the complete lack of even the most basic amenities, as well as no assistance from Defendants, festival attendees began to panic. »

Hong Kong just got a major ruling on rights for same-sex spouses

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The judge disagreed with the civil services’ stance that extending the benefits would undermine the integrity of marriage in Hong Kong, the Post reported.

A lawyer for Leung said the decision was a major one—an instance of “rare judicial recognition” of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in the city.

There have been other attempts to expand the rights available to same-sex relationships by turning to Hong Kong courts, but they haven’t been successful. »

Facebook ads targeting Australian teenagers: Predatory advertising sparks outrage

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Such information gathered through a system dubbed sentiment analysis could be used by advertisers to target young Facebook users when they are potentially more vulnerable.

Facebook targeting Australian children 0:49 It has been revealed Facebook is using surveillance to target advertising at vulnerable Australian children.

Many commentators have suspected Facebook engaged in this sort of cynical exploitation of the data it gathers but the leaked document is scarce proof. »