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President Donald Trump is confident the late Republican Sen. John McCain was not admired much among his supporters and believes there will be no lasting consequences for his repeated attacks, according to a …
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Friday joined thousands of mourners near one of the mosques in Christchurch where 50 people were killed when a gunman opened fire during Friday prayers. Addressing the Muslim community, she said "New Zealand mourns with you, we are one." People across the country are …
UNITED NATIONS – President Trump on Thursday tweeted his support for the United States to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, but like his move to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, …
HARTFORD, Conn. — For 20 minutes Thursday night, St. Mary’s deliberate offense hummed along about as cleanly as it could’ve against Villanova. It didn’t last. Sixth-seeded Villanova turned on the gas offensively with a quick start out of the gate, clamped down on defense and No. 11th-seeded St. Mary’s saw its halftime …
Worn down by three years of indecision in London, European Union leaders on Thursday grudgingly offered the U.K. more time to ease itself out of the bloc, delaying by several weeks — but not eliminating — the threat of a chaotic British exit. After a meeting that stretched through the afternoon and over dinner, the bloc said …
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Smartphone retailers in China say it’s a tough sell of late with consumers reluctant to upgrade, put off by chill economic winds. Even so domestic brands led by Huawei have made big strides, wooing consumers with top-notch hardware and innovative features as they move upmarket in the $500 …
A California woman was arrested after authorities discovered her 96-year-old father and multiple pets living inside a home in conditions described as "not fit for human living" with up to 700 rats inside, officials said …
Are you thriving, striving - or just about surviving? The UK is, for the time being, still a leading world economy. Yet struggling to get by is a disturbing norm for many Britons - seven in ten, to be precise. The realities of living paycheck to paycheck mean sudden expenses - even a new pair of shoes for your child - can be shattering. …
A cowardly sex fiend who abused a two-year-old girl has been given a 17-year-sentence by a judge who called the attack “utterly appalling”. Luke Arthur Jones left his victim in such agony that she needed morphine and an emergency operation for the “horrific injuries” he caused her. The 24-year-old then “then put her family …
Rewriting their pasts! Gwen Stefani posted a photo of herself on Thursday, March 21, with boyfriend Blake Shelton from younger days that appears to be Photoshopped. The Instagram snap showed the country crooner, 42, as a young man with his arm around the former Voice judge, 49, wearing socks on her hands …
On 26 February 2019, an Idaho couple shared a cautionary tale on Facebook that had garnered over one million shares by the time of this reporting. The post detailed a strange mark on their son’s face and the ultimate diagnosis of a form of strep throat that infects the sinuses: It is true that a form of strep throat is …
This time, it wasn’t the MTA’s fault. Mayor de Blasio showed up 20 minutes late for a subway ride Thursday — then complained about how the trains delay people. “The subways aren’t working enough. They are constantly making them late,” he said as he stumped for Gov. Cuomo’s congestion-pricing plan to fund subway …
The first-ever Russian slapping contest took place over the weekend, where competitors slap each other as hard as they can in order to win. Known as the “Male Slapping Championships,” which took place in Krasnoyarsk, the rules are self-explanatory: Two men stand opposite of each other before a table. One gets …
Get your salt shakers out: It's time for something that might not be true! Microsoft's rumored disc-less Xbox One S — or the Xbox One S All-Digital, as it will apparently be called — could be coming on May 7. That's what Windows Central claims, citing product photos and supporting documents it received from an …
my sister had crazy hair day at school today and my mom was not playing games and really wanted her to win 😂 pic.twitter.com/owo78whIWI This was a Crazy Hair Day to end all Crazy Hair Days. April Castillo, a confirmed genius mom, gave her daughter an epic bright green, mermaid-inspired hairdo for Crazy Hair Day — and …
A man has been shot multiple times in broad daylight in Dagenham this afternoon. Students at nearby Robert Clack Upper School have been warned to avoid the area by police and staff, a spokesperson from the school has confirmed. One Dagenham student, posting publicly on Facebook, said: “Wow, can’t believe it, actually …
A scammer is claiming to have made 200 BTC ($760,000) through ‘typosquatting’ criminal dark web sites on the Tor network, over the past four years. Typosquatting is a form of cybersquatting – basically sitting on websites under someone else’s brand – that specifically targets users who incorrectly type a website …
Adelaide Evergreen, 21, was found dead in Brays Bayou on March 17, 2019. Adelaide Evergreen, 21, was found dead in Brays Bayou on March 17, 2019. Caption Close Adelaide Evergreen, 21, was found dead in Brays Bayou on March 17, 2019. Adelaide Evergreen, 21, was found dead in Brays Bayou on March 17, …
Today's healthy job market makes it all too easy for workers to jump ship the moment things fail to go their way. But what are the key drivers that cause employees to seek out new opportunities? You might think money is the primary motivator, but according to staffing firm Addison Group, career development -- or a lack …
If you’re thinking of heading to Starbucks today, you might want to consider visiting after 3pm. The coffee chain is bringing back its popular Happy Hour offer on Thursday, March 21 and is offering 50 percent off handcrafted beverages grande and larger starting at 3pm. The deal only works for hot and cold espresso drinks and …
YouTuber Greg Molick uploaded a video of his uh, very interesting rendition of "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie. While he's no Freddie Mercury, he's clearly having a good time. His cat, Harvey? Not so much. After 30 seconds, Harvey decides to jump up on the bed and show Greg exactly how he feels about his …
In what will no doubt be remembered as a critical turning point for the cable industry, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has reported that 2018 marked the first time there were more streaming subscribers on a global basis than cable subscribers. The wide-ranging theatrical and home entertainment …
Dwayne Johnson is good at, well, probably everything. But the world trusts him the most when it comes to fitness and wellness expertise. He is The Rock, after all. That's why his partnership with Under Armour is such a good one—you know it's vetted by one of the most active guys on the planet. If the gear can withstand his …
New work by Auckland Council researchers shows high-quality rural land will be an early casualty of forecast rising sea levels, but under longer-term extreme scenarios, built-up areas will also be exposed. The gradual effect of the sea rising by a metre by 2100, will be aggravated by storm surges, dramatically expanding the …
It takes a special kind of person to make a career out of removing deadly creatures from people’s homes. That’s exactly what Nathan Hawkins, owner of Big Country Snake Removal, has chosen to do with his life, but even he couldn’t have been prepared for what he saw when he arrived at a Texas home whose owner had …
The ongoing wave of cannabis legalization is good for pot companies, but the trend could be a downer for alcohol stocks, warns DataTrek. What’s new. DataTrek’s Jessica Rabe took a look at the latest data from communications and public relations firm Quinn Thomas’ marijuana survey, writing that the research shows …
Shopping for a new sofa can be a tricky task. You want it to be easy, affordable, and also stylish, so that's why we turned to Amazon. The retailer carries a plethora of choices, but shopping them can be overwhelming at times. To make your decision easier, we narrowed in on the eight bestselling choices right now. The best …
Hailey Baldwin doesn’t mess around when it comes to her beauty rest. In a new interview with W magazine, the model, 21, imparted her secrets for getting a good night’s sleep, as well as her “crazy” pre-bed routine. “Meditating, melatonin, or CBD oil that’s for sleep,” the newlywed stated in response to a question about her …
Tyson recalled over 69,000 pounds of frozen chicken strips on Thursday because they may contain metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips were produced on …
A ball of light that fell from the sky over Los Angeles on Wednesday evening caused quite a stir on social media. Hours later, the LAPD set the record straight – it wasn't a meteor, but something very "Hollywood." "What is this flying item on fire above downtown Los Angeles?" tweeted Dennis Hegstad, whose video of …