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London fire: 58 presumed dead in Grenfell Tower blaze, say police
- June 20, 2017
The remains of the charred Grenfell Tower stands in London . "The horizontal fire stops would be a mineral fibre block with an intumescent strip, which expands outwards to fill the cladding ventilation void in the event of a fire". British Prime Minister Theresa May , praising the emergency and community reaction to the fatal incident, acknowledged on Saturday the response hadn't been "good enough" and vowed a full inquiry into the fire. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The remains of the charred Grenfell Tower stands in London . "The horizontal fire stops would be a mineral fibre block with an intumescent strip, which expands outwards to fill the cladding ventilation void in the event of a fire". British Prime Minister Theresa May , praising the emergency and community reaction to the fatal incident, acknowledged on Saturday the response hadn't been "good enough" and vowed a full inquiry into the fire. (more...)
What's At Stake in President Trump's Order to Revamp Apprenticeship Programs
- June 20, 2017
Mr. Trump is directing the government to review and streamline some 43 workforce programs across 13 agencies. A senior White House official told reporters ahead of the signing that the executive order is centered on skill-based, flexible earn-and-learn programs. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Mr. Trump is directing the government to review and streamline some 43 workforce programs across 13 agencies. A senior White House official told reporters ahead of the signing that the executive order is centered on skill-based, flexible earn-and-learn programs. (more...)
Cosby alternate juror 'probably' would have voted to convict
- June 20, 2017
Prosecutors are fighting to keep the jurors' identities a secret, arguing in court documents Monday that releasing them would result in a "publicity onslaught" and make picking a jury for the second trial more hard. Because they fully intend to attempt to re-prosecute Cosby, prosecutors are fighting tooth and nail to keep the identities of the jurors in the first trial hidden. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Prosecutors are fighting to keep the jurors' identities a secret, arguing in court documents Monday that releasing them would result in a "publicity onslaught" and make picking a jury for the second trial more hard. Because they fully intend to attempt to re-prosecute Cosby, prosecutors are fighting tooth and nail to keep the identities of the jurors in the first trial hidden. (more...)
Advocates to Fight Washington Team's Name, Despite Court Ruling in Similar Case
- June 20, 2017
Tam has said he does not like the Washington team's name. "After an excruciating legal battle that has spanned almost eight years, we?re beyond humbled and thrilled to have won this case at the Supreme Court ", Tam said in a statement on social media after the ruling. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Tam has said he does not like the Washington team's name. "After an excruciating legal battle that has spanned almost eight years, we?re beyond humbled and thrilled to have won this case at the Supreme Court ", Tam said in a statement on social media after the ruling. (more...)
Prabhas is really cool, down to earth: Varun Dhawan
- June 20, 2017
Baahubali's lead stars Prabhas and Rana Daggubati have now opened up a new avenue in terms of their fan base which is not just South but also in Bollywood. Looks like the party was a lot of fun. In this picture, we can saw the bonding of friendship between Prabhas and Varun. In the image, Varun can be seen stabbing the Telugu star from behind with a sword. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Baahubali's lead stars Prabhas and Rana Daggubati have now opened up a new avenue in terms of their fan base which is not just South but also in Bollywood. Looks like the party was a lot of fun. In this picture, we can saw the bonding of friendship between Prabhas and Varun. In the image, Varun can be seen stabbing the Telugu star from behind with a sword. (more...)
Hearing scheduled on release of Cosby jury names
- June 20, 2017
District Attorney Kevin Steele holds a news conference after a mistrial in Bill Cosby's sexual assault case in Norristown, Pa ., Saturday, June 17, 2017. Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, the former director of women's basketball operations at Temple University, at his Cheltenham mansion in mid-January 2004. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
District Attorney Kevin Steele holds a news conference after a mistrial in Bill Cosby's sexual assault case in Norristown, Pa ., Saturday, June 17, 2017. Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, the former director of women's basketball operations at Temple University, at his Cheltenham mansion in mid-January 2004. (more...)
Netflix Adds Interactive Storytelling
- June 20, 2017
Taking a page from the popular choose-your-own-adventure books, Netflix is taking that format to their service and letting kids sit in the director's chair. Depending on the choices, an episode can be finished in 18 minutes, or up to 39 minutes. Boredom with any activity typically sets in at around the 3-second mark, even if those kids are watching, say the Netflix series "Fuller House" for the 10 millionth time (as my daughters did last night). (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Taking a page from the popular choose-your-own-adventure books, Netflix is taking that format to their service and letting kids sit in the director's chair. Depending on the choices, an episode can be finished in 18 minutes, or up to 39 minutes. Boredom with any activity typically sets in at around the 3-second mark, even if those kids are watching, say the Netflix series "Fuller House" for the 10 millionth time (as my daughters did last night). (more...)
Sherlock team Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat to adapt Dracula for TV
- June 20, 2017
Sherlock might be on indefinite hiatus , but the two creators of BBC's smash-hit drama, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss , have got a new show lined up. " Dracula " will be the first collaboration between Moffat and Gatiss since the last " Sherlock " episode aired in Britain in January. " Sherlock " propelled Benedict Cumberbatch to worldwide stardom for his portrayal of Holmes. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Sherlock might be on indefinite hiatus , but the two creators of BBC's smash-hit drama, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss , have got a new show lined up. " Dracula " will be the first collaboration between Moffat and Gatiss since the last " Sherlock " episode aired in Britain in January. " Sherlock " propelled Benedict Cumberbatch to worldwide stardom for his portrayal of Holmes. (more...)
U.S. lawmaker Scalise improving after baseball field shooting
- June 20, 2017
He underwent another surgery on Saturday at MedStar Washington Hospital Center , the statement adds, and his condition has been upgraded from critical to serious. Six people were injured during the attack, including two congressmen, a congressional aide, a lobbyist and two police officers. Scalise has previously played in the congressional game, and in previous years wore a variety of Louisiana jerseys. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
He underwent another surgery on Saturday at MedStar Washington Hospital Center , the statement adds, and his condition has been upgraded from critical to serious. Six people were injured during the attack, including two congressmen, a congressional aide, a lobbyist and two police officers. Scalise has previously played in the congressional game, and in previous years wore a variety of Louisiana jerseys. (more...)
After Mistrial, Cosby Judge Could Opt to Reveal Juror Names
- June 20, 2017
The comic's words advising young people to pull up their trousers and stop committing petty crimes as an antidote to persistent inequality reminded me of my parents' generation and their approach to survival in an often racist world. Cosby's trial ended without a verdict after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision. "We get 12 people to agree on sex assault cases all the time, but this is not any case". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The comic's words advising young people to pull up their trousers and stop committing petty crimes as an antidote to persistent inequality reminded me of my parents' generation and their approach to survival in an often racist world. Cosby's trial ended without a verdict after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision. "We get 12 people to agree on sex assault cases all the time, but this is not any case". (more...)
Ronaldo set for July court date in tax case
- June 20, 2017
Madrid president Florentino Perez has dismissed any talk of Ronaldo leaving the Spanish capital, stating he would only consider a deal if a club met his €1billion buyout clause. "One year before he was going to come [in 2008], he told me that he was really grateful to Manchester United , the fans, the people there, his teammates - everything in the city". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Madrid president Florentino Perez has dismissed any talk of Ronaldo leaving the Spanish capital, stating he would only consider a deal if a club met his €1billion buyout clause. "One year before he was going to come [in 2008], he told me that he was really grateful to Manchester United , the fans, the people there, his teammates - everything in the city". (more...)
Ken gets makeover: Cornrows, beefy bod and new skin tones
- June 20, 2017
A year after Barbie introduced new and more diverse dolls to add to Mattel's line, it was about time they gave Ken the same treatment. The rollout comes after weak sales for maker Mattel in the first quarter of 2017. Fashion styles range from athletic wear to business attire. "By continuing to expand our product line, we are redefining what a Barbie or Ken doll looks like to this generation", Lisa McKnight, senior vice president and general manager for Barbie , said in a ... (more...)
- June 20, 2017
A year after Barbie introduced new and more diverse dolls to add to Mattel's line, it was about time they gave Ken the same treatment. The rollout comes after weak sales for maker Mattel in the first quarter of 2017. Fashion styles range from athletic wear to business attire. "By continuing to expand our product line, we are redefining what a Barbie or Ken doll looks like to this generation", Lisa McKnight, senior vice president and general manager for Barbie , said in a ... (more...)
Burning Questions We Have After Watching Wonder Woman
- June 20, 2017
Her domestic cume now stands at $115M. The Avengers and Avengers: Age Of Ultron director, Joss Whedon, took to Twitter to praise Wonder Woman and called it a "delight". According to The Hollywood Reporter , Warner Bros . only signed Jenkins for a one-film deal, which means there will be a negotiation process heading into the second. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Her domestic cume now stands at $115M. The Avengers and Avengers: Age Of Ultron director, Joss Whedon, took to Twitter to praise Wonder Woman and called it a "delight". According to The Hollywood Reporter , Warner Bros . only signed Jenkins for a one-film deal, which means there will be a negotiation process heading into the second. (more...)
WWE rumors & spoilers: 'Great Balls of Fire' 2017 match card predictions
- June 20, 2017
It didn't take long for Joe to set the record straight - first with words and then with action. Joe bailed and stared Reigns down from the ramp. However, he was defeated by Samoa Joe in their second encounter on the latest episode of RAW . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
It didn't take long for Joe to set the record straight - first with words and then with action. Joe bailed and stared Reigns down from the ramp. However, he was defeated by Samoa Joe in their second encounter on the latest episode of RAW . (more...)
Constand's attorney: Cosby trial gave voice to sexual assault victims
- June 20, 2017
Bill Cosby exits the Montgomery County Courthouse after a mistrial in his sexual assault case in Norristown, Pa., Saturday, June 17, 2017 . Even though the machinations of a retrial would be handled by attorneys, the ultimate decision of the next panel of jurors will be, once again, heavily dependent on their assessment of Constand and Cosby. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Bill Cosby exits the Montgomery County Courthouse after a mistrial in his sexual assault case in Norristown, Pa., Saturday, June 17, 2017 . Even though the machinations of a retrial would be handled by attorneys, the ultimate decision of the next panel of jurors will be, once again, heavily dependent on their assessment of Constand and Cosby. (more...)
Ed Sheeran finally does James Corden's Carpool Karaoke
- June 20, 2017
The 26-year-old singer drove around with James while singing some of his hits and telling some fun stories, including how he drunkenly hit a golf ball out of Justin Bieber's mouth while in Tokyo. In addition, they also had a crack at One Direction's debut single " What Makes You Beautiful ". Corden attempted to do it with him but barely made it past 20 while Sheeran actually managed to fit 55 of them in his mouth before spitting them out. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The 26-year-old singer drove around with James while singing some of his hits and telling some fun stories, including how he drunkenly hit a golf ball out of Justin Bieber's mouth while in Tokyo. In addition, they also had a crack at One Direction's debut single " What Makes You Beautiful ". Corden attempted to do it with him but barely made it past 20 while Sheeran actually managed to fit 55 of them in his mouth before spitting them out. (more...)
London mayor admits public anger over deadly fire
- June 20, 2017
On the lack of sprinklers in Grenfell Tower , and other buildings, he said: "My understanding is that the best expert advice is that retrofitting sprinklers may not always be the best technical way of ensuring fire safety in a building". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
On the lack of sprinklers in Grenfell Tower , and other buildings, he said: "My understanding is that the best expert advice is that retrofitting sprinklers may not always be the best technical way of ensuring fire safety in a building". (more...)
Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather: Dana White defends super fight
- June 20, 2017
He will go after Floyd Mayweather and he will try to knock him out. Unbeaten Chorley super-lightweight Jack Catterall got the unlikely call to spar with Mayweather at the American's gym in Las Vegas prior to his points win over Manny Pacquiao . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
He will go after Floyd Mayweather and he will try to knock him out. Unbeaten Chorley super-lightweight Jack Catterall got the unlikely call to spar with Mayweather at the American's gym in Las Vegas prior to his points win over Manny Pacquiao . (more...)
Who Went Home On The 'Bachelorette' Last Night: 2017 Episode 4
- June 20, 2017
On the Monday, June 19, episode of the matchmaking show, tensions were running high amongst the men as they continued to vie for Rachel Lindsay's heart. "I get pressured from so many different ways being in this position". "I get tickled when I smile and an angry man gets angrier", Lee said to the camera. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
On the Monday, June 19, episode of the matchmaking show, tensions were running high amongst the men as they continued to vie for Rachel Lindsay's heart. "I get pressured from so many different ways being in this position". "I get tickled when I smile and an angry man gets angrier", Lee said to the camera. (more...)
Trump to announce new restrictions on Cuba trade and travel
- June 20, 2017
In Miami, then-candidate Trump called for a reversal of Obama's normalization of Cuba policy, saying he would demand religious and political freedom for the Cuban people as well as the release of political prisoners. For almost 50 years Cuban exiles have gathered on 8th street, including Cuban-American Orlando Atienta, who said he's been visiting since he was 5 years old. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
In Miami, then-candidate Trump called for a reversal of Obama's normalization of Cuba policy, saying he would demand religious and political freedom for the Cuban people as well as the release of political prisoners. For almost 50 years Cuban exiles have gathered on 8th street, including Cuban-American Orlando Atienta, who said he's been visiting since he was 5 years old. (more...)
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