BERLIN — The virtual currency bitcoin is responsible for the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions as a city like Las Vegas or Hamburg and efforts to reduce its climate footprint should be considered, researchers said Thursday. A study by researchers at the Technical University of Munich and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, examined how … Continue reading "Researchers: bitcoin’s carbon footprint equal to Las Vegas"

The internet is blowing up over these Chernobyl selfies and travel porn pics. The nuclear wasteland has become a major tourist attraction since the May premiere of an HBO miniseries about the 1986 power plant tragedy, with some tour groups reporting a 40 percent spike in bookings. It was only matter of time before Instagram … Continue reading "Chernobyl Instagram thirst traps are not cool: HBO series creator"

OAKLAND — The NBA’s worst fears have been confirmed. Kevin Durant, who left in the second quarter of the Warriors’ Game 5 win in Toronto, did indeed rupture his Achilles tendon, and underwent surgery Wednesday, providing a bit more clarity for his impending free agency. Durant announced the news on his Instagram. “What’s good everybody … Continue reading "Kevin Durant confirms ruptured Achilles: ‘Road back starts now’"

He’s been shot at and knifed, but the way to really get on John Shaft’s bad side is to dress like crap. The legendary private eye personifies street cool with an impressive array of hard-boiled jackets, tightfitting trousers and fly headgear. It’s no exaggeration to say he’s become one of cinema’s most famous fashion plates. … Continue reading "‘Shaft’ style 48 years later: Can you dig it?"

The emerging narrative Kevin Durant had his ruptured right Achilles tendon repaired by a New York surgeon in spite of the Warriors’ medical staff is bogus, according to one local doctor who watched the tragic injury unfold from afar. “I knew he was coming [to New York],” said New Jersey foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon … Continue reading "Doctor slams Kevin Durant, Warriors surgery narrative"

New York lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are enshrining rent regulation into law for another generation — and claim that the move protects tenants. But rent regulation is the most inefficient way to protect affordable housing. It does protect something else important to the pols: a reliable voting bloc. Tuesday night, the Assembly and Senate … Continue reading "These new rent laws are a giant gift to New Yorkers who don’t need help"

A creepy tanning salon owner in New Jersey allegedly recorded a 16-year-old while she got some color in a UV bed, officials said Thursday. Click Here: cheap kanken backpack Martino Poli, 38, of Stanhope, was arrested and charged Wednesday with invasion of privacy and endangering the welfare of a child after authorities found multiple hidden … Continue reading "Tanning salon owner set up cameras to creep on teen in UV bed"

Hope Solo has joined the criticism against the United States Women’s National Team. Solo, who played goalie for the USWNT from 2000-2016 and played every minute of the team’s 2015 World Cup triumph, joined others in ripping the American goal celebrations during their 13-0 throttling over Thailand on Tuesday. Solo, who was suspended in 2016 … Continue reading "Hope Solo ironically keeps the USWNT celebration controversy going"

John Paulson has a plan for the historic Steinway piano factory in Queens — and it involves sharing some of the premises with Robert De Niro. The billionaire hedge-fund mogul — who scooped up Steinway & Sons in 2013 for $512 million — has agreed to sell nearly half of the piano maker’s 11-acre lot … Continue reading "Paulson to sell almost half of Steinway factory to Robert De Niro group"

Mayor Bill de Blasio secured a coveted spot for the first Democratic presidential primary debate later this month — despite his failure to get at least 65,000 donors. The Democratic National Committee released the list of the 20 candidates who will partake in the back-to-back debates on June 26 and 27 in Miami. The four … Continue reading "De Blasio makes DNC debate despite lackluster donations"