Kremlin calls for individual approach to investigating internet extremism

In comments over recent news of a wave of criminal probes into “likes” and “reposts” of extremist materials on social networks, Vladimir Putin’s press secretary said that investigators must look into every such case separately. Talking to reporters on Tuesday Dmitry Peskov noted that every single “like” or “repost” that put their authors in hot…

Lovecraftian Detective Thriller The Sinking City Delayed

The H.P. Lovecraft-inspired investigation game The Sinking City has been delayed from its original March 21 release date back to June 27, 2019. Developer Frogwares explained today that The Sinking City’s release has been pushed back three months due to its currently crowded launch window. “The reasons for [the delay] are simple: we decided that…

Top four remain steady, Oregon joins top-five in USA Today/NFCA Division I Coaches Poll

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Florida remained No. 1 and the top-four teams stood pat in this week’s USA Today/NFCA Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll. The gap shortened to just eight points between the top-ranked Gators (46-4) and No. 2 Florida State as they received 18 and 11 first-place votes, respectively. UF and FSU will meet…

‘For sick people only’: Pro-Christian lawmaker proposes ban on Russian sex shops

A Russian MP known for his pro-Christian and anti-gay views has said sex shop customers are “sick people and maniacs” and urged a nationwide ban on open sales and advertising of sex toys. “The shops that sell goods for adults must cease to exist, they simply must be destroyed. And all their advertising must be…

USA Softball WNT arrives in Japan for USA vs Japan All-Star Series

Sendai, Japan  — Members of the 2017 USA Softball Women’s National Team (WNT) landed in Sendai, Japan for the USA vs Japan All-Star Series on June 21. Team USA will participate in three games against the Japan National Team, including a matchup at Yokohama Stadium, site of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The U.S. will…

Legalization Is Near, So Let's Ditch The Stupid Stoner Stereotypes

With the legalization of cannabis in Canada less than two weeks away, organizations, agencies, and media outlets across Canada are putting a concentrated push on their pot-related campaigns and coverage. So, when an email came through my inbox last week from the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) about the dangers of driving while stoned, I was…

‘Product of chemical synthesis’: Russian lawmaker targets artificial food additives in new bill

A Russian lawmaker has proposed banning the naming of foodstuffs made with excessive artificial components after traditional products such as “sausage” or “lemonade.” MP Vitaly Milonov of the majority United Russia party addressed the Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov in an open letter, insisting the state must toughen rules on product naming in…

Snr Russian senator warns US politicians about dangers of exceptionalism doctrine

The head of the Russian Upper House Committee for International Relations has warned American politicians against using exceptionalism as national ideology, adding that there are enough historical examples proving his point. “The problem of the current generation of American ‘hawks’ is that they attempt to change the world so that it fits their need and…

Oklahoma City repeats and claims 10th NAIA World Series title

CLERMONT, Fla. – Oklahoma City University defeated Corban University, 4-1, to claim its second straight NAIA World Series title and the Association’s record 10th in program history on Thursday at Legends Way Ballfields. During their run to back-to-back national championship, the Stars (68-1) are a combined 135-4, which included a NAIA-record 52-game win streak that…