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Isaias downgraded to tropical storm over eastern North Carolina
- August 05, 2020
However, one thing to watch out for is the chance of overnight storms in eastern parts of the province. A storm surge alert was issued for a 180-mile stretch of the coastline from Folly Beach, South Carolina, to Cape Fear, North Carolina. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
However, one thing to watch out for is the chance of overnight storms in eastern parts of the province. A storm surge alert was issued for a 180-mile stretch of the coastline from Folly Beach, South Carolina, to Cape Fear, North Carolina. (more...)
Italy has a new bridge after deadly collapse
- August 05, 2020
The families of the dead agreed to meet with President Sergio Mattarella privately before the event but announced they were skipping the ceremony. Many relatives of the victims, however, chose to shun the ceremony, stressing that it risked transforming a tragedy into a parade, distracting from the memory of the people who died. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
The families of the dead agreed to meet with President Sergio Mattarella privately before the event but announced they were skipping the ceremony. Many relatives of the victims, however, chose to shun the ceremony, stressing that it risked transforming a tragedy into a parade, distracting from the memory of the people who died. (more...)
Iran reports 2,751 new coronavirus cases, 314,786 in total
- August 05, 2020
The report said that Iran's official coronavirus figures were based only on the number of deaths in hospitals and those who had already tested positive for the coronavirus. Anonymous sources told the BBC Persian news service that Iranian officials had purposely reported significantly lower daily numbers of deaths despite having a record of all the fatalities. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
The report said that Iran's official coronavirus figures were based only on the number of deaths in hospitals and those who had already tested positive for the coronavirus. Anonymous sources told the BBC Persian news service that Iranian officials had purposely reported significantly lower daily numbers of deaths despite having a record of all the fatalities. (more...)
Lebanon's foreign minister steps down amid crippling economic crisis
- August 05, 2020
Lebanon's Foreign Minister Nassif Hitti submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Monday, a government source said. The FM submitted his resignation to the prime minister and left the government house without making any comments. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Lebanon's Foreign Minister Nassif Hitti submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Monday, a government source said. The FM submitted his resignation to the prime minister and left the government house without making any comments. (more...)
Chesapeake School District updates school re-entry plans
- August 05, 2020
In the plan , district officials said, "While we understand that there is an overwhelming set of factors that impacts student learning, our core mission is to support each and every student on their journey to college and career". She said a detailed version of this plan will be provided during the next board meeting, set for August 11. "We need to support those children that can not thrive in a distance learning environment, we need to support the parents who need those school hours to go ... (more...)
- August 05, 2020
In the plan , district officials said, "While we understand that there is an overwhelming set of factors that impacts student learning, our core mission is to support each and every student on their journey to college and career". She said a detailed version of this plan will be provided during the next board meeting, set for August 11. "We need to support those children that can not thrive in a distance learning environment, we need to support the parents who need those school hours to go ... (more...)
Prince Andrew was at nightclub with Virginia Giuffre
- August 05, 2020
Trump, during a recent interview with Axios , was asked about it when he wished Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell well. Irvine said he also saw Epstein and his alleged madam Ghislaine Maxwell (above) with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who has accused the two of making her a "sex slave" and abusing her for years. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Trump, during a recent interview with Axios , was asked about it when he wished Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell well. Irvine said he also saw Epstein and his alleged madam Ghislaine Maxwell (above) with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who has accused the two of making her a "sex slave" and abusing her for years. (more...)
Aurora Police Detain Black Family and Handcuff Children in Stolen Car Mixup
- August 05, 2020
The youngest girl, just six years old, is wearing a tiara. "I totally understand that anger, and don't want to diminish that anger, but I will say it wasn't a profiling incident". "Screaming at them. They are telling you they are hurt", witness Jenni Wurtz said. "And I'm like 'This happened months ago, you guys cleared it, we got to pick up the vehicle the next day, the very next day, so I'm not understanding what's going on". (more...)
- August 05, 2020
The youngest girl, just six years old, is wearing a tiara. "I totally understand that anger, and don't want to diminish that anger, but I will say it wasn't a profiling incident". "Screaming at them. They are telling you they are hurt", witness Jenni Wurtz said. "And I'm like 'This happened months ago, you guys cleared it, we got to pick up the vehicle the next day, the very next day, so I'm not understanding what's going on". (more...)
Donald Trump brags new conservation law is the greatest since Teddy Roosevelt
- August 04, 2020
In June, TVA, which supplies electrical power to about 10 million customers across seven southern states, issued layoff notices to 62 workers based in Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tenn., which would take effect September 1. Let this serve as a warning to any federally appointed board: "If you betray American workers, you will hear two words: "'You're fired'". We want to ensure that USA employees have good opportunities through our employment and supply chain practices. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
In June, TVA, which supplies electrical power to about 10 million customers across seven southern states, issued layoff notices to 62 workers based in Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tenn., which would take effect September 1. Let this serve as a warning to any federally appointed board: "If you betray American workers, you will hear two words: "'You're fired'". We want to ensure that USA employees have good opportunities through our employment and supply chain practices. (more...)
Ukrainian police arrest man with explosives at Kyiv bank
- August 04, 2020
The man criticized President Zelenskiy in a live broadcast while describing himself as the "Holy Spirit, Lord God". Two days later, in the Poltava region, a man suspected of stealing a vehicle captured a high-ranking police officer. Authorities said the suspect was police while resisting arrest. The man also asked for 40,000 hryvnias (€1,227, $1,440) and identified himself as "the Holy Spirit, Lord God". (more...)
- August 04, 2020
The man criticized President Zelenskiy in a live broadcast while describing himself as the "Holy Spirit, Lord God". Two days later, in the Poltava region, a man suspected of stealing a vehicle captured a high-ranking police officer. Authorities said the suspect was police while resisting arrest. The man also asked for 40,000 hryvnias (€1,227, $1,440) and identified himself as "the Holy Spirit, Lord God". (more...)
Spain's former king to leave the country amid corruption claims
- August 04, 2020
Juan Carlos can not be tried for alleged crimes he committed while he was on the throne due to royal immunity. On the streets of Madrid , there was a mixed reaction to news of the former king's decision to leave. The suspicions focus on $100 million alleged to have been paid secretly into a Swiss bank account in 2008. Felipe also stripped his father of his annual stipend of 194,232 euros ($228,000). (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Juan Carlos can not be tried for alleged crimes he committed while he was on the throne due to royal immunity. On the streets of Madrid , there was a mixed reaction to news of the former king's decision to leave. The suspicions focus on $100 million alleged to have been paid secretly into a Swiss bank account in 2008. Felipe also stripped his father of his annual stipend of 194,232 euros ($228,000). (more...)
Trump encourages Florida to vote by mail, calls system 'Safe and Secure'
- August 04, 2020
Ironically, Trump voted by mail during New York's mayoral election in 2017, cast an absentee ballot during the state's midterm election the following year, and again used a vote-by-mail ballot in Florida's primary election in 2020. Private polling shared with POLITICO this week showed that Republicans have become overwhelmingly concerned about mail balloting. The president has generally railed against mail-in voting, claiming that Democrats are going to take advantage of the system to ... (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Ironically, Trump voted by mail during New York's mayoral election in 2017, cast an absentee ballot during the state's midterm election the following year, and again used a vote-by-mail ballot in Florida's primary election in 2020. Private polling shared with POLITICO this week showed that Republicans have become overwhelmingly concerned about mail balloting. The president has generally railed against mail-in voting, claiming that Democrats are going to take advantage of the system to ... (more...)
Egypt Fact Checks Elon Musk On Who Really Built Pyramids
- August 04, 2020
Musk, who sent his craft to space, tweeted that the Egyptian pyramids were built by aliens. 'Aliens built the pyramids obv, ' Musk had tweeted, picking up on a theme popular with conspiracy theorists and kicking off a predictable flood of replies ranging from light-hearted to furious. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Musk, who sent his craft to space, tweeted that the Egyptian pyramids were built by aliens. 'Aliens built the pyramids obv, ' Musk had tweeted, picking up on a theme popular with conspiracy theorists and kicking off a predictable flood of replies ranging from light-hearted to furious. (more...)
Hurricane Isaias and the islands of The Bahamas Read more / Skip
- August 04, 2020
DeSantis said the state is anticipating power outages and asked residents to have a week's supply of water, food and medicine on hand. "We had to put safety first", he said. They are aiming for the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida Panhandle, and flight controllers are keeping close watch on the storm. Isaias already has caused destruction in the Caribbean: On Thursday, before it became a hurricane, it uprooted trees, destroyed crops and homes and caused widespread flooding and small ... (more...)
- August 04, 2020
DeSantis said the state is anticipating power outages and asked residents to have a week's supply of water, food and medicine on hand. "We had to put safety first", he said. They are aiming for the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida Panhandle, and flight controllers are keeping close watch on the storm. Isaias already has caused destruction in the Caribbean: On Thursday, before it became a hurricane, it uprooted trees, destroyed crops and homes and caused widespread flooding and small ... (more...)
Trump on USA coronavirus deaths: 'It is what it is'
- August 04, 2020
District Court in NY. According to Times reporters William K. Rashbaum and Benjamin Weiser, the filings indicate a "significantly broader inquiry than the prosecutors have acknowledged in the past". "There were many others also" who were dedicated in their fight for civil rights , Trump said. The president said the chief executive officer earns $8 million a year. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
District Court in NY. According to Times reporters William K. Rashbaum and Benjamin Weiser, the filings indicate a "significantly broader inquiry than the prosecutors have acknowledged in the past". "There were many others also" who were dedicated in their fight for civil rights , Trump said. The president said the chief executive officer earns $8 million a year. (more...)
Large blast in port area shakes Beirut
- August 04, 2020
Local television footage showed severe damage to several houses and shops near the Port of Beirut, including the home of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri. The explosion appeared to be centred around Beirut's port - and an Associated Press photographer witnessed people wounded on the ground near the area. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Local television footage showed severe damage to several houses and shops near the Port of Beirut, including the home of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri. The explosion appeared to be centred around Beirut's port - and an Associated Press photographer witnessed people wounded on the ground near the area. (more...)
USA entering 'different' phase of coronavirus outbreak
- August 04, 2020
DEBORAH BIRX: Wear a mask in public at all times. Birx warned on Sunday that the novel coronavirus has become " extraordinarily widespread " in the U.S., hitting both rural and urban areas equally unlike its initial march through major urban centers earlier this year. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
DEBORAH BIRX: Wear a mask in public at all times. Birx warned on Sunday that the novel coronavirus has become " extraordinarily widespread " in the U.S., hitting both rural and urban areas equally unlike its initial march through major urban centers earlier this year. (more...)
Three rescued from tiny Pacific island after writing SOS in sand
- August 04, 2020
The men were found on Sunday after they had been missing for three days and were 'in good health, ' the Australian Defence Ministry said. They had been missing for three days after their 7m (23ft) skiff ran out of fuel and strayed far off course. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
The men were found on Sunday after they had been missing for three days and were 'in good health, ' the Australian Defence Ministry said. They had been missing for three days after their 7m (23ft) skiff ran out of fuel and strayed far off course. (more...)
British paper publishes police bodycam video of Floyd arrest
- August 04, 2020
The Daily Mail on Monday published parts of videos from two Minneapolis police officers involved in Floyd's arrest on May 25. The leaked body cam video shows an officer holding a gun in Floyd's face and giving multiple contradicting orders about what to do with his hands, while Floyd, who appears confused, begs the officer not to shoot him. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
The Daily Mail on Monday published parts of videos from two Minneapolis police officers involved in Floyd's arrest on May 25. The leaked body cam video shows an officer holding a gun in Floyd's face and giving multiple contradicting orders about what to do with his hands, while Floyd, who appears confused, begs the officer not to shoot him. (more...)
Ram Mandir: Uma Bharti opts out of ‘bhumi pujan’ ceremony
- August 04, 2020
In such a situation, she said she would maintain distance from a place where Mr. Modi and hundreds others will gather. "The Prime Minister will first visit the Hanumangarhi temple for prayers and then he will go to Ram Janmabhoomi for laying the foundation stone for Ram temple". (more...)
- August 04, 2020
In such a situation, she said she would maintain distance from a place where Mr. Modi and hundreds others will gather. "The Prime Minister will first visit the Hanumangarhi temple for prayers and then he will go to Ram Janmabhoomi for laying the foundation stone for Ram temple". (more...)
ISIS Attack On Afghan Prison Leaves At Least 29 Dead
- August 04, 2020
Afghan security personnel gather in front of a prison after an attack in the city of Jalalabad, east of Kabul, Afghanistan , Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. Most of the prisoners were recaptured, police sources said. "The attack is now over", Sohrab Qaderi, a member of the provincial council, told Reuters after security forces clashed night and day with militants who had taken over the prison watchtowers. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Afghan security personnel gather in front of a prison after an attack in the city of Jalalabad, east of Kabul, Afghanistan , Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. Most of the prisoners were recaptured, police sources said. "The attack is now over", Sohrab Qaderi, a member of the provincial council, told Reuters after security forces clashed night and day with militants who had taken over the prison watchtowers. (more...)
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