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Most vaping-related lung injuries linked to marijuana products — CDC
- September 28, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) released new information today on the potential role of vapes containing THC in a spate of illnesses and deaths linked to vaping. Others labels include TKO, Off White, Moon Rocks, Cookies, Chronic Carts, Mario Carts, Kingpen, California Confidential, Cereal Carts and Supreme G. (more...)
- September 28, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) released new information today on the potential role of vapes containing THC in a spate of illnesses and deaths linked to vaping. Others labels include TKO, Off White, Moon Rocks, Cookies, Chronic Carts, Mario Carts, Kingpen, California Confidential, Cereal Carts and Supreme G. (more...)
Whistleblower Warned White House Tried to "Lock Down" Ukraine Call Details
- September 28, 2019
Senior White House officials then endeavored to hide records of the call including the official transcript, according to the complaint . Trump has reacted furiously, arguing he did nothing wrong, and accusing Democrats of launching a politically motivated "witch hunt". (more...)
- September 28, 2019
Senior White House officials then endeavored to hide records of the call including the official transcript, according to the complaint . Trump has reacted furiously, arguing he did nothing wrong, and accusing Democrats of launching a politically motivated "witch hunt". (more...)
Officer cries recalling night she shot neighbor
- September 28, 2019
Guyger's lips quivered and she started to cry as her lawyer questioned her about approaching Jean's door. Guyger has said she thought Jean's apartment was her own when she opened his door and shot him, mistaking him for a burglar. Guyger says she fired in self-defense after mistaking Jean for a burglar and her lawyers say the identical physical appearance of the complex from floor to floor frequently led to tenants parking on the wrong floor or trying to enter the wrong apartments. (more...)
- September 28, 2019
Guyger's lips quivered and she started to cry as her lawyer questioned her about approaching Jean's door. Guyger has said she thought Jean's apartment was her own when she opened his door and shot him, mistaking him for a burglar. Guyger says she fired in self-defense after mistaking Jean for a burglar and her lawyers say the identical physical appearance of the complex from floor to floor frequently led to tenants parking on the wrong floor or trying to enter the wrong apartments. (more...)
Iran Says Detained UK-Flagged Tanker Has Left
- September 28, 2019
Stena Bulk's president and chief executive Erik Hanell confirmed the tanker and its crew had been released. That came after authorities in Gibraltar, a British overseas territory, on July 4 seized an Iranian oil tanker carrying some $130 million in crude oil. (more...)
- September 28, 2019
Stena Bulk's president and chief executive Erik Hanell confirmed the tanker and its crew had been released. That came after authorities in Gibraltar, a British overseas territory, on July 4 seized an Iranian oil tanker carrying some $130 million in crude oil. (more...)
Mike Pompeo subpoenaed to turn over Trump-Ukraine documents
- September 28, 2019
A failure to do so, the leaders of three House committees wrote jointly, would be construed as "evidence of obstruction of the House's inquiry". The investigation could escalate quickly to a constitutional showdown, particularly since the Trump administration has resisted earlier oversight efforts by the House. (more...)
- September 28, 2019
A failure to do so, the leaders of three House committees wrote jointly, would be construed as "evidence of obstruction of the House's inquiry". The investigation could escalate quickly to a constitutional showdown, particularly since the Trump administration has resisted earlier oversight efforts by the House. (more...)
Congress Subpoenas Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Trump Impeachment Inquiry
- September 28, 2019
The chairmen initially asked for State Department correspondence and documents from January 20, 2017, to the present. In their letter to Pompeo, the three committee chairman, noted that he had first been asked to hand over relevant documentation on 9 September, but had not complied. (more...)
- September 28, 2019
The chairmen initially asked for State Department correspondence and documents from January 20, 2017, to the present. In their letter to Pompeo, the three committee chairman, noted that he had first been asked to hand over relevant documentation on 9 September, but had not complied. (more...)
Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas for first time
- September 27, 2019
Travelers will be able to apply for online visas as of Saturday. Non-Muslim visitors will still not be allowed to visit holy places like the Kaaba in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque, and the ban on alcohol will be kept in place. "Saudi Arabia is opening". More details on the scheme, including which countries are eligible, are due to be provided later on Friday. While religious tourism has also been a key factor in Saudi Arabia's income, with pilgrims from all over the world coming to ... (more...)
- September 27, 2019
Travelers will be able to apply for online visas as of Saturday. Non-Muslim visitors will still not be allowed to visit holy places like the Kaaba in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque, and the ban on alcohol will be kept in place. "Saudi Arabia is opening". More details on the scheme, including which countries are eligible, are due to be provided later on Friday. While religious tourism has also been a key factor in Saudi Arabia's income, with pilgrims from all over the world coming to ... (more...)
Attorney General William Barr Implicated in Whistleblower Complaint About Trump
- September 27, 2019
Rudolph Giuliani, is a central figure in this effort. "This is the paradigmatic case for it", Katyal wrote on Twitter , "involves possible wrongdoing by [the president and] now Barr himself mentioned in the 'transcript .' [Special counsel] wouldn't say Barr can then take case and clear [the president]". (more...)
- September 27, 2019
Rudolph Giuliani, is a central figure in this effort. "This is the paradigmatic case for it", Katyal wrote on Twitter , "involves possible wrongdoing by [the president and] now Barr himself mentioned in the 'transcript .' [Special counsel] wouldn't say Barr can then take case and clear [the president]". (more...)
Moving melting glacier threatens valley in Mont Blanc massif
- September 27, 2019
Part of a glacier on Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain , is at risk of collapse, prompting Italian authorities to close roads and evacuate Alpine hamlets and the prime minister to call for action to tackle global warming. A helicopter flies over a segment of the Planpincieux Glacier on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif area of Planpincieux, Aosta, Italy, on Wednesday. (more...)
- September 27, 2019
Part of a glacier on Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain , is at risk of collapse, prompting Italian authorities to close roads and evacuate Alpine hamlets and the prime minister to call for action to tackle global warming. A helicopter flies over a segment of the Planpincieux Glacier on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif area of Planpincieux, Aosta, Italy, on Wednesday. (more...)
Fox News apologises to Greta Thunberg for pundit's 'disgraceful' remark
- September 27, 2019
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg said he was extremely concerned. "I want you to listen to the scientists", she urged the US Congress last week. Following her latest global strike that took place this past weekend - her biggest to date with an estimated four million people who participated worldwide, including 300,000 in NY - she addressed the crowd saying she had "some very bad news" for the "people who are threatened by us", speaking to the opposers of her government-led fossil emission ... (more...)
- September 27, 2019
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg said he was extremely concerned. "I want you to listen to the scientists", she urged the US Congress last week. Following her latest global strike that took place this past weekend - her biggest to date with an estimated four million people who participated worldwide, including 300,000 in NY - she addressed the crowd saying she had "some very bad news" for the "people who are threatened by us", speaking to the opposers of her government-led fossil emission ... (more...)
Mugabe family confirms Zvimba burial plan & date v
- September 27, 2019
The remains of Zimbabwe's ex-president Robert Mugabe who died early this month, have been moved from his Harare house to his rural village ahead of burial expected this weekend, his family said Friday. Grace and the family insisted that they were going to follow Mugabe's wishes as he had insisted that he did not want want to be buried at the National Heroes Acre because he did not want his tormentors to pontificate over his body. (more...)
- September 27, 2019
The remains of Zimbabwe's ex-president Robert Mugabe who died early this month, have been moved from his Harare house to his rural village ahead of burial expected this weekend, his family said Friday. Grace and the family insisted that they were going to follow Mugabe's wishes as he had insisted that he did not want want to be buried at the National Heroes Acre because he did not want his tormentors to pontificate over his body. (more...)
British tanker seized by Iran transmits location for first time in weeks
- September 27, 2019
They accused it of breaking maritime rules. Iran's tanker was released on 19 August after Gibraltar reportedly received assurances that the cargo would not be delivered to Syria . The Iranian Foreign Ministry had announced the final lifting of the detention order for the vessel on Wednesday, but said investigations into alleged marine violations were continuing. (more...)
- September 27, 2019
They accused it of breaking maritime rules. Iran's tanker was released on 19 August after Gibraltar reportedly received assurances that the cargo would not be delivered to Syria . The Iranian Foreign Ministry had announced the final lifting of the detention order for the vessel on Wednesday, but said investigations into alleged marine violations were continuing. (more...)
Crackdown widens after call for new anti-Sisi protests in Egypt
- September 27, 2019
The Egyptian Centre for Freedoms and Rights, and the Egyptian Centre for Economic and Social Rights issued a statement over the arrests on Wednesday. Two prominent academics are also among those detained, according to a lawyer and relatives. (more...)
- September 27, 2019
The Egyptian Centre for Freedoms and Rights, and the Egyptian Centre for Economic and Social Rights issued a statement over the arrests on Wednesday. Two prominent academics are also among those detained, according to a lawyer and relatives. (more...)
UK court orders Nigeria to pay $200mn in $9.6bn case
- September 27, 2019
But Justice Butcher ruled that Nigeria should make $200 million Security deposit before the court within 60 days. The administration of late president Umaru Yar-Adua and the P&ID had signed the contract for gas supply and processing (GSPA). (more...)
- September 27, 2019
But Justice Butcher ruled that Nigeria should make $200 million Security deposit before the court within 60 days. The administration of late president Umaru Yar-Adua and the P&ID had signed the contract for gas supply and processing (GSPA). (more...)
USA state of Massachusettsbans all e-cigarettes
- September 27, 2019
Almost 28% of high school students reported vaping in the last month, according to preliminary CDC figures for 2019. The Trump administration will look to prohibit all non-tobacco flavoured vaping products following a pandemic of serious lung disease that may have resulted from using e-cigarettes or vaping. (more...)
- September 27, 2019
Almost 28% of high school students reported vaping in the last month, according to preliminary CDC figures for 2019. The Trump administration will look to prohibit all non-tobacco flavoured vaping products following a pandemic of serious lung disease that may have resulted from using e-cigarettes or vaping. (more...)
International Space Station "Population" Increases to Nine Humans
- September 27, 2019
In Dubai, a crowd gathered at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Condominium Centre to uncover about the initiate, erupting in cheers and dubbing Mansoori a nationwide hero. Here's what you need to know about Meir and her upcoming mission. Six of these experiments will be done aboard the ISS to study Brain DTI, osteology, motor control, time perception in microgravity, Fluidics (fluid dynamics in space ), and DNAm-Age. (more...)
- September 27, 2019
In Dubai, a crowd gathered at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Condominium Centre to uncover about the initiate, erupting in cheers and dubbing Mansoori a nationwide hero. Here's what you need to know about Meir and her upcoming mission. Six of these experiments will be done aboard the ISS to study Brain DTI, osteology, motor control, time perception in microgravity, Fluidics (fluid dynamics in space ), and DNAm-Age. (more...)
'Big panic': Strong natural disaster strikes Istanbul | Buzz travel
- September 27, 2019
The epicentre of the quake was about 70 kilometres west of Istanbul in the Marmara Sea, south of the town of Silivri. " Istanbul and Marmara region should be ready", Professor Okan Tuysuz told HaberTurk TV Channel. "Apart from small damage, we have not received any reports so far that would pain our hearts", he said. At a depth of 6.99 km, the quake caused widespread panic in the metropolis of 16 million, as many people rushed to the streets immediately after it was felt. (more...)
- September 27, 2019
The epicentre of the quake was about 70 kilometres west of Istanbul in the Marmara Sea, south of the town of Silivri. " Istanbul and Marmara region should be ready", Professor Okan Tuysuz told HaberTurk TV Channel. "Apart from small damage, we have not received any reports so far that would pain our hearts", he said. At a depth of 6.99 km, the quake caused widespread panic in the metropolis of 16 million, as many people rushed to the streets immediately after it was felt. (more...)
U.S. to slash refugee resettlement programme by 40 percent
- September 27, 2019
In a move immediately decried by immigrant advocates as an affront to the nation's humanitarian commitments, the administration said it had to shift focus to processing a backlog of hundreds of thousands of asylum claims, most of which are filed by migrants from Central America crossing the U.S. (more...)
- September 27, 2019
In a move immediately decried by immigrant advocates as an affront to the nation's humanitarian commitments, the administration said it had to shift focus to processing a backlog of hundreds of thousands of asylum claims, most of which are filed by migrants from Central America crossing the U.S. (more...)
Global Climate Strike at City Hall Friday
- September 27, 2019
Tens of thousands of students gathered for marches across New Zealand on Friday, kicking off a planned second global school strike for climate action. Enough is enough. We've said it before and we'll say it again, privileged old white men need to stop attacking Greta Thunberg . From Mexico City to Djakarta, Nairobi to Seattle and Kampala to Dhaka, children and teenagers have missed classes and taken to the streets to demand that the global leaders do more to avert climate change. (more...)
- September 27, 2019
Tens of thousands of students gathered for marches across New Zealand on Friday, kicking off a planned second global school strike for climate action. Enough is enough. We've said it before and we'll say it again, privileged old white men need to stop attacking Greta Thunberg . From Mexico City to Djakarta, Nairobi to Seattle and Kampala to Dhaka, children and teenagers have missed classes and taken to the streets to demand that the global leaders do more to avert climate change. (more...)
Five-year-old boy with autism 'labelled sex offender' after hugging classmate
- September 27, 2019
Summery Putnam, Nathan's guardian, said the school filed a report with the state. Kindergartner Nathan attends East Ridge Elementary in Chattanooga, Tennessee. According to Putnam, Nathan really didn't understand what he had done wrong. The district said the family's comments do not capture "the full context of the concerns expressed to them by the school". (more...)
- September 27, 2019
Summery Putnam, Nathan's guardian, said the school filed a report with the state. Kindergartner Nathan attends East Ridge Elementary in Chattanooga, Tennessee. According to Putnam, Nathan really didn't understand what he had done wrong. The district said the family's comments do not capture "the full context of the concerns expressed to them by the school". (more...)
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