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Many thanks @SGInnovate

@MILAMontreal is looking for post-docs working on intersection of deep learning and computation neuroscience. mila.quebec/en/admission-p…. Apply! Probably one of the best places to do research! ;-)

The UNITED NATIONS CARES about #BLOCKCHAIN! They hosted the “Blockchain for Impact Summit” June 4 in #NYC. Seeking solutions for #Sustainability with decentralized processes. blockchainforimpact.org #UN #BlockchainSdg #UNblockchain #TulipConf @TulipConf #BFI2018 #tulip18

A pilot whale, which washed ashore in Thailand, later died. An autopsy found nearly 17 pounds of plastic inside the whale's belly. n.pr/2xKSjrO

Now is a good time to remember: Trump reportedly called Sally Yates a c*nt for doing her job. He also reportedly called journalist Jennifer Lin a c*nt for writing a headline he didn't like. He also reportedly called Jessica Leeds a c*nt for rejecting his sexual advances.

162 days after disgraced former Rep. Blake Farenthold promised to "hand over a check this week" to reimburse taxpayers for his $84,000 sexual harassment settlement, he has announced that he has no intention of paying the money back. shareblue.com/blake-farentho…

If you haven’t heard about what is going on in Puerto Rico right now then get educated please.

When you realize you've inadvertently created a weapon: twitter.com/gchaslot/statu…

EXCLUSIVE: DHS cybersecurity head has "no doubt" that Russians penetrated voter registration systems. Watch @CynthiaMcFadden's report tonight on @NBCNightlyNews. nbcnews.to/2EKoQ0J

European Banks Could Soon Hold Bitcoin, Admits ECB President ccn.com/european-banks…

Iran says unrest will fade soon as judge orders tough punishment on rioters bloom.bg/2lFDy04

1/ People say that there will only ever be 21M bitcoins. But the 21M cap can be changed if there is consensus. The cap isn't real. No properties of cryptocurrencies are real, unless changing them is extremely difficult. What makes changing rules difficult is decentralization.

Michael Morell & Mike Rogers in WashPo: The US "has failed to establish deterrence" against Russian propaganda. In a single week this month, Moscow used its accounts to discredit the FBI, attack ABC News, critique the Obama administration, and warn about violence by immigrants.

Marijuana would sell more than ice cream, snacks and movie tickets if it were legalized nationally on.forbes.com/6016DHKHr

"By moving to sue the Federal Communications Commission over net neutrality this month, his office took its 100th legal or administrative action against the Trump administration and congressional Republicans." https://t.co/gDAYtBCkVC?amp=1

Note all these countries embrace twchnology and are investing in blockchain. twitter.com/wef/status/938…

This is going someplace very bad.

Watching the Roy Moore re-endorsements I'm reminded of the many, many times I've seen white people on cable news arguing black culture is excessively tolerant of criminal behavior.