Showing posts with label Drones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drones. Show all posts

Monday, October 28, 2019

10/28/2019: Google affiliate begins drone deliveries in Virginia town - A Soccer Team In Denmark Is Using Facial Recognition To Stop Unruly Fans

Today's Article: Google affiliate begins drone deliveries in Virginia town
From: AP News
Readability Score: 10.2


Drone delivery is here. What are the benefits? What are possible problems? Will you leave the house less if drones will bring it to you?

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Today's Alternate Article: A Soccer Team In Denmark Is Using Facial Recognition To Stop Unruly Fans
Readability Score: 9.5

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

10/2/2019: As attack drones multiply, Israeli firms develop defenses - Upside of Trade

Today's Article: As attack drones multiply, Israeli firms develop defenses
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 12.1


As drones have become more popular, people have been using them for evil as well as good purposes. New companies are finding ways to defend against UAV attacks. What's being done? Who has the best ideas? What's at stake?

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Today's Alternate Article: Upside of Trade
Readability Score: 8.2

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Monday, May 13, 2019

5/13/2019: 2 CA Cities could be first to ban facial recognition - If Drones Had 'Claws,' They Might Be Able to Fly Longer

Today's Article: 2 CA Cities could be first to ban facial recognition
From: East Bay Times
Readability Score: 14.6


Is Big Brother watching? Should he be?

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Today's Alternate Article: If Drones Had 'Claws,' They Might Be Able to Fly Longer
Readability Score: 8.4

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Monday, May 6, 2019

5/6/2019: Drone delivers kidney for transplant - How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop rules

Today's Article: Drone delivers kidney for transplant
From: wtop.com
Readability Score: 11.3


Drone delivery: Kidneys?

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Today's Alternate Article: How many cherries in a frozen pie? FDA may soon drop rules
Readability Score: 9.3

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

1/20/2016: You May Be Powerless to Stop a Drone From Hovering Over Your Own Yard - U.S. Exports First Freely Traded Oil in 40 Years

Today's Article: You May Be Powerless to Stop a Drone From Hovering Over Your Own Yard (10.7)
From: Washington Post


William Merideth had just finished grilling dinner for his family when he saw a drone hovering over his land...


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Today's Alternate Article: U.S. Exports First Freely Traded Oil in 40 Years (8.2)

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