News Headlines - 02 August 2017

Eurozone unemployment falls to fresh post-crisis low

Unemployment in the eurozone fell to a fresh post-crisis low in June in a further sign that the economic recovery in the 19-nation bloc is gathering momentum.
The jobless rate fell to 9.1pc last month, from a downwardly revised 9.2pc in May, according to Eurostat. This is the lowest rate since February 2009.

Prince Philip to carry out final official engagement - BBC News

The 96-year-old announced his retirement in May, after decades of supporting the Queen, as well as attending events for his own charities and organisations.
Prince Philip has completed 22,219 solo engagements since 1952.

Chinese AI calls Communist Party 'incompetent' - NHK WORLD

A Chinese IT firm has suspended its artificial intelligence service after the program criticized China's Communist Party for being "corrupt" and "incompetent."

Splatoon 2's Lobby Is Full Of Furries

Furries are people who imagine alter egos in the form of humanoid animals. A lot of the time, it’s good, clean fun. It’s also a sex thing. Mascot costumes are involved. So when Splatoon 2 players noticed that its lobby has been veritable furry con for the last day or so, several fans balked. Sure, the Wii U’s Miiverse, and especially the original Splatoon’s lobby, got a little raunchy sometimes. Without a Miiverse, Splatoon 2 would surely have a bit more curation. Wouldn’t it?

Baby calf and KISS have something in common | ABC10.com

A newborn calf in Kerrville bears a striking resemblance to a legendary rock star.
"As soon as we saw her, we noticed the resemblance immediately," said Heather Taccetta, a waitress at the Cowboy Steak House in Kerrville.