Morton and the Braves knocked out the Marlins in a 5-0 win

[ad_1] Charlie Morton and the third time in the order was a combination that proved disastrous for the Braves the last two times he took the hill. It worked out much better on Friday night, as Morton went seven scoreless innings and the Braves claimed a 5-0 victory. While the Marlins initially planned to start … Read more

California wildfire escalates explosively, causing evacuations

[ad_1] A wildfire in California saw explosive growth on Friday as the area north of Lake Tahoe braced for triple-digit temperatures this weekend amid a summer heatwave. The fire at the Beckwourth complex on federal lands near the town of Beckwourth caused evacuations, the closure of part of the Plumas National Forest and presented a … Read more

Google Messages prepares authorization for Samsung Continuity

[ad_1] Google Messages is preparing a new specialized Android authorization that will help you send RCS messages from a tablet or smartwatch using Samsung ‘Continuity’. For some years now, Samsung has been offering a system called “Call and Message Continuity” or “Call & SMS on other devices” which allows you to make calls and send … Read more

Gymnast Aly Raisman finds her missing dog

[ad_1] Former gymnast Aly Raisman was reunited with her beloved dog Mylo on Friday after she went missing over the weekend of July 4. The two-time Olympian, 27, said he was scared of the fireworks and ran away during the holidays and begged his Boston-area supporters to watch the puppy. On Friday, two people (and … Read more

Twitter will add more context to rejected verification requests

[ad_1] Photo: Alastair pike (Getty Images) Now, when Twitter rejects your request for that coveted blue tick, it will be personal. The social media platform on Friday announced plans to provide users with a more detailed explanation of why they haven’t met its verification requirements, instead of just sending out generic rejection emails. “We have … Read more

Sonic boom shakes southern California after Sierra Nevada earthquake

[ad_1] A day after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocked a wide swath of northern California, residents of Southern California were shaken on Friday morning. But what some thought was another earthquake turned out to be a sonic boom that was recorded around 9:20 a.m., according to the US Geological Survey. The sound energy explosion occurred … Read more

Pacific Northwest strengthens thermal protections for workers

[ad_1] SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – Washington state on Friday became the second state in the Pacific Northwest in as many days to announce emergency rules that offer farm laborers and others working outside more protection against heat waves following an extreme heat wave that is said to have killed hundreds of people. The announcement comes … Read more