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Doctor: Trump is healthy, did very well on cognitive test
- January 19, 2018
Dr Jackson said he had every confidence that the president "has a very strong and a very probable possibility of making it completely through his presidency with no medical issues". Bush and Bill Clinton, for their approaches to the rogue nation. "They fester, they become poison, and they give license to bigotry and hate in our country", Booker said at a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Dr Jackson said he had every confidence that the president "has a very strong and a very probable possibility of making it completely through his presidency with no medical issues". Bush and Bill Clinton, for their approaches to the rogue nation. "They fester, they become poison, and they give license to bigotry and hate in our country", Booker said at a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. (more...)
Congress scrambles to avert government shutdown
- January 19, 2018
But the Democrats are demanding concessions on immigration to protect the so-called Dreamers , the young immigrants brought to the USA illegally as children. Federal agencies are now preparing for what would be the first shutdown since 2013. Senate Democratic leaders, like their House counterparts, are opposed to the CR because it does not contain a DACA fix. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
But the Democrats are demanding concessions on immigration to protect the so-called Dreamers , the young immigrants brought to the USA illegally as children. Federal agencies are now preparing for what would be the first shutdown since 2013. Senate Democratic leaders, like their House counterparts, are opposed to the CR because it does not contain a DACA fix. (more...)
Weekend weather: snow and ice give way to rain
- January 19, 2018
The warning is valid from 10am Thursday, January 18 to noon Friday, January 19. After the frost clears we can expect some sunny spells amidst showers, hail, sleet or snow in the morning. On Saturday night heavy and persistent rain will spread northeastwards over the country bringing a risk of spot flooding by Sunday morning. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The warning is valid from 10am Thursday, January 18 to noon Friday, January 19. After the frost clears we can expect some sunny spells amidst showers, hail, sleet or snow in the morning. On Saturday night heavy and persistent rain will spread northeastwards over the country bringing a risk of spot flooding by Sunday morning. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees. (more...)
Amazon Narrows Down Candidates for 2nd headquarters
- January 19, 2018
If you listen to political rhetoric from certain quarters, you might have expected Amazon - seeking a location for its second headquarters , dubbed HQ2 - to turn to tax- and service-cutting cities where lower wages are touted as the key to prosperity. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
If you listen to political rhetoric from certain quarters, you might have expected Amazon - seeking a location for its second headquarters , dubbed HQ2 - to turn to tax- and service-cutting cities where lower wages are touted as the key to prosperity. (more...)
EU Strategy on Plastics Welcomed by European Plastics Converters
- January 19, 2018
The goal is to protect the environment whilst at the same time lay foundations to a new plastic economy, where the design and production fully respect reuse, fix and recycling needs and more sustainable materials are developed. With more plastic being collected, improved and scaled up recycling facilities should be set up, alongside a better and standardised system for the separate collection and sorting of waste across the EU. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The goal is to protect the environment whilst at the same time lay foundations to a new plastic economy, where the design and production fully respect reuse, fix and recycling needs and more sustainable materials are developed. With more plastic being collected, improved and scaled up recycling facilities should be set up, alongside a better and standardised system for the separate collection and sorting of waste across the EU. (more...)
Trump official puts Florida offshore oil drilling back on table
- January 19, 2018
During a House Natural Resources Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. Friday morning, U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman , D-Calif., asked director Walter Cruickshank why only Florida was taken "off the table" and not other coastal states. "We can't let our guard down". Bill Nelson , whom Scott is expected to run against this year for his Senate seat. Scott hailed Zinke's announcement, while some others questioned the quick decision and manner of announcement as an attempt by the Trump ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
During a House Natural Resources Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. Friday morning, U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman , D-Calif., asked director Walter Cruickshank why only Florida was taken "off the table" and not other coastal states. "We can't let our guard down". Bill Nelson , whom Scott is expected to run against this year for his Senate seat. Scott hailed Zinke's announcement, while some others questioned the quick decision and manner of announcement as an attempt by the Trump ... (more...)
Trump adds confusion to government shutdown concern
- January 19, 2018
Senators of both parties voted to open debate on the House bill late Thursday, but Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Democrats remained opposed to the measure and proposed a spending extension that would last just a few days to allow talks on a broader agreement to continue. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Senators of both parties voted to open debate on the House bill late Thursday, but Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Democrats remained opposed to the measure and proposed a spending extension that would last just a few days to allow talks on a broader agreement to continue. (more...)
House Passes Spending Bill
- January 19, 2018
House passage was assured after the House Freedom Caucus reached an accord with House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Democrats said voters would fault Republicans because they control Congress and the White House and because Trump shot down a proposed bipartisan deal among a handful of senators that would have resolved the conflict over how to protect hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
House passage was assured after the House Freedom Caucus reached an accord with House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Democrats said voters would fault Republicans because they control Congress and the White House and because Trump shot down a proposed bipartisan deal among a handful of senators that would have resolved the conflict over how to protect hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. (more...)
CHAN: Faleye's late strike helps Nigeria edge Libya
- January 19, 2018
Nigeria coach Salisu Yusuf has admitted that they expect a hard game against Libya, who won the competition in 2014, in South Africa. The Eagles got the victor in the 79th minute courtesy a Sunday Faleye's goal. Faleye skinned Libya defender Ahmed Al Maghassi, but his cross was out of range for Emeka Ogbugh. The Eagles nearly took the lead in the 55th minute through Ogbugh but his header from Sunday Faleye's cross was well saved by the Libya keeper. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Nigeria coach Salisu Yusuf has admitted that they expect a hard game against Libya, who won the competition in 2014, in South Africa. The Eagles got the victor in the 79th minute courtesy a Sunday Faleye's goal. Faleye skinned Libya defender Ahmed Al Maghassi, but his cross was out of range for Emeka Ogbugh. The Eagles nearly took the lead in the 55th minute through Ogbugh but his header from Sunday Faleye's cross was well saved by the Libya keeper. (more...)
U.S. to retry Sen. Menendez on bribery, corruption charges: filing
- January 19, 2018
Sen. Bob Menendez , center, arrives with his children, Alicia Menendez and Robert Menendez Jr., to court for his federal corruption trial in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Sept. "We can not reach a unanimous decision on any of the charges", they told U.S. District Judge William Walls, who presided over the case. The judge declared a mistrial after interviewing jurors in his office, saying that there was "no alternative". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Sen. Bob Menendez , center, arrives with his children, Alicia Menendez and Robert Menendez Jr., to court for his federal corruption trial in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Sept. "We can not reach a unanimous decision on any of the charges", they told U.S. District Judge William Walls, who presided over the case. The judge declared a mistrial after interviewing jurors in his office, saying that there was "no alternative". (more...)
Hawaii's emergency software design likely triggered a false alarm
- January 19, 2018
The state says it wants to be able to have direct contact with all the different stations through some type of email tree so a false alert message can be relayed at one time. The warning, which put millions of Hawaiians in a panic mode before it was made clear that it was an accident, created conversations about Hawaii's susceptibility to an attack , the weaknesses of the current emergency system, and even the value of user interface design . (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The state says it wants to be able to have direct contact with all the different stations through some type of email tree so a false alert message can be relayed at one time. The warning, which put millions of Hawaiians in a panic mode before it was made clear that it was an accident, created conversations about Hawaii's susceptibility to an attack , the weaknesses of the current emergency system, and even the value of user interface design . (more...)
University of Alabama expels student over racist social media tirade
- January 19, 2018
In the videos, Barber referred to the Instagram account she was using as her "finsta", a made-up word meaning "fake Instagram", a secondary account that some Instagram users create to share certain posts with a select number of people. The University of Alabama condemned the comments in a reply on Twitter to one of the many retweets of the videos. After receiving backlash for that first video posted on what appeared to be over the weekend, instead of apologizing, Barber - a member of Alpha ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
In the videos, Barber referred to the Instagram account she was using as her "finsta", a made-up word meaning "fake Instagram", a secondary account that some Instagram users create to share certain posts with a select number of people. The University of Alabama condemned the comments in a reply on Twitter to one of the many retweets of the videos. After receiving backlash for that first video posted on what appeared to be over the weekend, instead of apologizing, Barber - a member of Alpha ... (more...)
Threat from nukes, other weapons, gathers force — United Nations chief
- January 19, 2018
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley told the council the regimes that most threaten the world today with weapons of mass destruction - North Korea, Iran and Syria, which all have good relations with Moscow - also deny their people human rights, promote conflict and regional instability and "aid terrorists and militant groups". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley told the council the regimes that most threaten the world today with weapons of mass destruction - North Korea, Iran and Syria, which all have good relations with Moscow - also deny their people human rights, promote conflict and regional instability and "aid terrorists and militant groups". (more...)
Leaked Trump Team Analysis Rips Graham-Durbin Immigration Plan
- January 19, 2018
Earlier this week, Graham told reporters that Trump was "not well served by his staff" on the immigration debate. She joins the two Republican senators, David Perdue of Georgia and Tom Cotton of Arkansas, who were in the room for the "shithole" moment but not only denied that it was said ( Trump's use of the vulgar word was widely confirmed, even by Fox News, and not denied by the White House until Trump tweeted a partial denial the next day) but also disparaged the integrity of Durbin ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Earlier this week, Graham told reporters that Trump was "not well served by his staff" on the immigration debate. She joins the two Republican senators, David Perdue of Georgia and Tom Cotton of Arkansas, who were in the room for the "shithole" moment but not only denied that it was said ( Trump's use of the vulgar word was widely confirmed, even by Fox News, and not denied by the White House until Trump tweeted a partial denial the next day) but also disparaged the integrity of Durbin ... (more...)
United To Use Some Larger Jets In Duluth
- January 19, 2018
The airline also promises free beer and wine in the main cabin. On the global side, American said it is adding a number of cities to its route map, including nonstop flights to Budapest, Prague and Reykjavik, starting this summer. Vasu Raja, American's vice president of network and schedule planning, told the Chicago Tribune: "It is something that is really created to go and cater to the last-minute business traveler and make it as easy as possible for that person". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The airline also promises free beer and wine in the main cabin. On the global side, American said it is adding a number of cities to its route map, including nonstop flights to Budapest, Prague and Reykjavik, starting this summer. Vasu Raja, American's vice president of network and schedule planning, told the Chicago Tribune: "It is something that is really created to go and cater to the last-minute business traveler and make it as easy as possible for that person". (more...)
Trump sows confusion as Republicans scramble to avert shutdown
- January 19, 2018
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy joined fellow Republicans arguing that Democrats were holding the entire government hostage over demands to protect "Dreamer" immigrants. The Secretary's office is reviewing all the available options as to how it should handle some of the decision-making going forward, if this were to happen, if there were to be a government shutdown. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy joined fellow Republicans arguing that Democrats were holding the entire government hostage over demands to protect "Dreamer" immigrants. The Secretary's office is reviewing all the available options as to how it should handle some of the decision-making going forward, if this were to happen, if there were to be a government shutdown. (more...)
Supreme Court to hear travel ban 3.0 challenge in April
- January 19, 2018
Constitution's prohibition on religious discrimination. The policy applies to travelers from Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. "The courts below have overridden the president's judgments on sensitive matters of national security and foreign relations, and severely restricted the ability of this and future presidents to protect the nation", Solicitor General Francisco wrote in his petition to the court. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Constitution's prohibition on religious discrimination. The policy applies to travelers from Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. "The courts below have overridden the president's judgments on sensitive matters of national security and foreign relations, and severely restricted the ability of this and future presidents to protect the nation", Solicitor General Francisco wrote in his petition to the court. (more...)
Trump declares 'I am not a racist'
- January 19, 2018
Jackson said Trump performed "exceedingly well" and is "very sharp". Trump has denied using the phrase to describe the countries. In a Gallup poll during the 2016 general election, 51 per cent of Americans said the president should release all relevant medical information, an increase from 2004 when 38 per cent held that view. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Jackson said Trump performed "exceedingly well" and is "very sharp". Trump has denied using the phrase to describe the countries. In a Gallup poll during the 2016 general election, 51 per cent of Americans said the president should release all relevant medical information, an increase from 2004 when 38 per cent held that view. (more...)
Model wears hijab in new L'Oreal Paris hair campaign
- January 19, 2018
Not many. They're literally putting a girl in a headscarf - whose hair you can't see - in a hair campaign. It's an expression of who I am'. Khan , who is also a founder of Ardere Cosmetics , said , "You have to wonder why it is presumed that women who don't show their hair don't look after it?" The support that is being shown to Amena Khan and the praise that's being directed at Loreal has surely been of a great magnitude. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Not many. They're literally putting a girl in a headscarf - whose hair you can't see - in a hair campaign. It's an expression of who I am'. Khan , who is also a founder of Ardere Cosmetics , said , "You have to wonder why it is presumed that women who don't show their hair don't look after it?" The support that is being shown to Amena Khan and the praise that's being directed at Loreal has surely been of a great magnitude. (more...)
German election would further harm SPD, Schulz warns
- January 19, 2018
President Donald Trump announced plans to address next week's meeting in the Swiss resort, Merkel was held back by party negotiations in Germany to stitch together a new government. The Social Democrats' meeting Sunday will decide whether to open formal coalition negotiations with Merkel's conservative Union bloc, almost four months after Germany's election. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
President Donald Trump announced plans to address next week's meeting in the Swiss resort, Merkel was held back by party negotiations in Germany to stitch together a new government. The Social Democrats' meeting Sunday will decide whether to open formal coalition negotiations with Merkel's conservative Union bloc, almost four months after Germany's election. (more...)
PM Modi to apprise WEF at Davos about India's economic reforms
- January 19, 2018
Stating that India's economy is growing rapidly and that it has been recognised by the world, including all rating agencies, he spoke about various sectors including banking, democracy and recent economic reforms including GST . Klaus Schwab. Mr Gokhale said, Mr Modi will also have a bilateral with Swiss Confederation President Mr. Alain Berset. "We are showcasing various achievements, we will also give a taste of Indian cuisine, a taste of culture and heritage", Ramesh Abhishek, heads of ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Stating that India's economy is growing rapidly and that it has been recognised by the world, including all rating agencies, he spoke about various sectors including banking, democracy and recent economic reforms including GST . Klaus Schwab. Mr Gokhale said, Mr Modi will also have a bilateral with Swiss Confederation President Mr. Alain Berset. "We are showcasing various achievements, we will also give a taste of Indian cuisine, a taste of culture and heritage", Ramesh Abhishek, heads of ... (more...)
'Horror house' mom reportedly treated dogs better than her kids
- January 19, 2018
On Thursday, the two Turpins pleaded not guilty to more than three dozen charges. Louise's sister, Elizabeth Flores, told ABC News she lived with the Turpins for a few months more than 20 years ago during which time David Turpin would watch her bathe. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
On Thursday, the two Turpins pleaded not guilty to more than three dozen charges. Louise's sister, Elizabeth Flores, told ABC News she lived with the Turpins for a few months more than 20 years ago during which time David Turpin would watch her bathe. (more...)
The Women's March Isn't Just For People In The US
- January 19, 2018
The flagship rally was held in Washington, echoed in sister protests around the world. In 2017 the fight was for women's rights and social justice. But the demonstrations were also criticised for being too white and liberal. Those trying to call attention to issues such as health care, immigration and women's rights will be filling hundreds of cities across the state, country and globe on Saturday. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The flagship rally was held in Washington, echoed in sister protests around the world. In 2017 the fight was for women's rights and social justice. But the demonstrations were also criticised for being too white and liberal. Those trying to call attention to issues such as health care, immigration and women's rights will be filling hundreds of cities across the state, country and globe on Saturday. (more...)
Navy filing homicide charges against 2 ship commanders
- January 19, 2018
All of the service members are facing charges that include dereliction of duty, hazarding a vessel, and negligent homicide . In the same report released by the Navy for the Fitzgerald , the accident was blamed on "loss of situational awareness in response to mistakes" while the McCain was sailing in an area with a high density of maritime traffic, "failure to follow the International Nautical Rules of the Road", and on "insufficient proficiency and knowledge" of steering and propulsion ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
All of the service members are facing charges that include dereliction of duty, hazarding a vessel, and negligent homicide . In the same report released by the Navy for the Fitzgerald , the accident was blamed on "loss of situational awareness in response to mistakes" while the McCain was sailing in an area with a high density of maritime traffic, "failure to follow the International Nautical Rules of the Road", and on "insufficient proficiency and knowledge" of steering and propulsion ... (more...)
U.S. says four Shabaab militants killed in Somalia strike
- January 19, 2018
A USA air strike killed four alleged members of the Somali armed group Al Shabab, in an area located 50 kilometers northwest of the port city of Kismayo. Al-Shabaab which once controlled a large swath of South and central Somalia is using hit and run tactics since the group lost the control of Somalia's capital Mogadishu to Somali Army backed by continental troops. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
A USA air strike killed four alleged members of the Somali armed group Al Shabab, in an area located 50 kilometers northwest of the port city of Kismayo. Al-Shabaab which once controlled a large swath of South and central Somalia is using hit and run tactics since the group lost the control of Somalia's capital Mogadishu to Somali Army backed by continental troops. (more...)
Ex-Catalan Leaders Says Tech Will Help Him Govern from Belgium
- January 19, 2018
The Spanish government hoped they could crush Catalonia's independence bid by forcing new elections on them, intending to get a pro-unity regional government elected. The Catalan parliament's legal experts say the contender has to be physically present. "The previous Puigdemont-led administration made a unilateral declaration of independence in October after the referendum, triggering one of Spain's biggest political crises since its return to democracy four decades ago". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The Spanish government hoped they could crush Catalonia's independence bid by forcing new elections on them, intending to get a pro-unity regional government elected. The Catalan parliament's legal experts say the contender has to be physically present. "The previous Puigdemont-led administration made a unilateral declaration of independence in October after the referendum, triggering one of Spain's biggest political crises since its return to democracy four decades ago". (more...)
Olin (NYSE:OLN) Receiving Somewhat Positive Press Coverage, Study Shows
- January 19, 2018
TYPE's profit would be $1.60M giving it 159.69 P/E if the $0.04 EPS is correct. The EPS consensus was agreed by 4 analysts from the Wall Street. Citadel accumulated 94,802 shares or 0% of the stock. The stock of Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) has "Equal-Weight" rating given on Tuesday, January 16 by Morgan Stanley. Susquehanna upgraded the stock to "Positive" rating in Thursday, August 6 report. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
TYPE's profit would be $1.60M giving it 159.69 P/E if the $0.04 EPS is correct. The EPS consensus was agreed by 4 analysts from the Wall Street. Citadel accumulated 94,802 shares or 0% of the stock. The stock of Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) has "Equal-Weight" rating given on Tuesday, January 16 by Morgan Stanley. Susquehanna upgraded the stock to "Positive" rating in Thursday, August 6 report. (more...)
Anandiben Patel to replace Om Prakash Kohli as Madhya Pradesh governor
- January 19, 2018
Gujarat BJP spokesperson Bharat Pandya described the appointment "as a matter of pride for Gujarat" and said that Patel was the first woman Governor from thje state. Patel was the cabinet minister for education in the BJP-led government in Gujarat from 2002 to 2007. In 2016, she resigned from the post of Gujarat's CM. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Gujarat BJP spokesperson Bharat Pandya described the appointment "as a matter of pride for Gujarat" and said that Patel was the first woman Governor from thje state. Patel was the cabinet minister for education in the BJP-led government in Gujarat from 2002 to 2007. In 2016, she resigned from the post of Gujarat's CM. (more...)
We Happy Few Release Date Pushed Back to Summer 2018
- January 19, 2018
Earlier today Compulsion Games released a video on Youtube with an update on production. We don't want new players to have the same frustration, so we're temporarily disabling the option to buy on Steam , and will re-enable the buy button once we're closer to launch when more info and materials on the game will have been released, giving players more clarity on what they can expect in the full version of We Happy Few . (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Earlier today Compulsion Games released a video on Youtube with an update on production. We don't want new players to have the same frustration, so we're temporarily disabling the option to buy on Steam , and will re-enable the buy button once we're closer to launch when more info and materials on the game will have been released, giving players more clarity on what they can expect in the full version of We Happy Few . (more...)
Congress Is Gridlocked On Negotiations To Avoid A Government Shutdown
- January 19, 2018
And I think the president holds the cards. But Democrats can vote for them without following suit. Lawmakers hope to reach an immigration deal before January 19, when Congress must pass a funding bill or the government will shut down. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
And I think the president holds the cards. But Democrats can vote for them without following suit. Lawmakers hope to reach an immigration deal before January 19, when Congress must pass a funding bill or the government will shut down. (more...)
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