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Hillary Clinton's Tax Returns are Actually Really Boring
- August 21, 2016
That tax rate complies with the Buffett Rule, which Clinton supports, that proposes anyone who makes $1 million or more in adjusted gross annual income should pay at least 30 percent in taxes. Taking into account their state and local taxes, the Clintons had a total effective tax rate of more than 43 percent in 2015. She also said that eliminating the Estate Tax, as Trump said he would do, might save the Trump family as much as $4 billion. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
That tax rate complies with the Buffett Rule, which Clinton supports, that proposes anyone who makes $1 million or more in adjusted gross annual income should pay at least 30 percent in taxes. Taking into account their state and local taxes, the Clintons had a total effective tax rate of more than 43 percent in 2015. She also said that eliminating the Estate Tax, as Trump said he would do, might save the Trump family as much as $4 billion. (more...)
Timberlake steps in for DiCaprio to host Clinton fundraiser
- August 21, 2016
The move comes as 41-year-old star has been linked to a $3 billion Malaysian embezzlement scandal. DiCaprio is mentioned only as "Hollywood Actor 1" in the complaint, but it suggests the actor's eponymous foundation may have benefited from gifts made by Red Granite, its principal Riza Aziz and a key 1MDB figure named Jho Low. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The move comes as 41-year-old star has been linked to a $3 billion Malaysian embezzlement scandal. DiCaprio is mentioned only as "Hollywood Actor 1" in the complaint, but it suggests the actor's eponymous foundation may have benefited from gifts made by Red Granite, its principal Riza Aziz and a key 1MDB figure named Jho Low. (more...)
Obama to Visit Flood-Stricken Louisiana on Tuesday
- August 21, 2016
According to Elizabeth Crisp, a reporter for The Advocate in Baton Rogue, Trump drove through areas littered with flood debris in his motorcade, and then visited a local church where he spoke with both flood victims and disaster relief volunteers. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
According to Elizabeth Crisp, a reporter for The Advocate in Baton Rogue, Trump drove through areas littered with flood debris in his motorcade, and then visited a local church where he spoke with both flood victims and disaster relief volunteers. (more...)
Trump campaign chairman Manafort resigns after latest shakeup
- August 21, 2016
More recently, the Associated Press obtained emails proving that Manafort and Rick Gate helped Ukraine's pro-Russian political party to attempt to sway the American public in support. media reports about a White House campaign in crisis. Campaign spokesman Jason Miller said Gates would remain part of the campaign with a new role as liaison to the Republican National Committee, which has had a turbulent relationship with its nominee this year. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
More recently, the Associated Press obtained emails proving that Manafort and Rick Gate helped Ukraine's pro-Russian political party to attempt to sway the American public in support. media reports about a White House campaign in crisis. Campaign spokesman Jason Miller said Gates would remain part of the campaign with a new role as liaison to the Republican National Committee, which has had a turbulent relationship with its nominee this year. (more...)
Snoop Dogg concert: Fence collapse leaves dozens injured
- August 21, 2016
Police reported that the metal railing holding up a segment of the crowd gave way, causing the audience to collapse and fall several feet to the concrete ground below. Forty-one other people were treated for minor injuries, including bruises and broken bones. An emergency area was reportedly set up near to the venue's vehicle park where injured people were seen on a stretchers and in cots. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Police reported that the metal railing holding up a segment of the crowd gave way, causing the audience to collapse and fall several feet to the concrete ground below. Forty-one other people were treated for minor injuries, including bruises and broken bones. An emergency area was reportedly set up near to the venue's vehicle park where injured people were seen on a stretchers and in cots. (more...)
Frank Ocean Releases 'Blonde' Album On Apple Music
- August 21, 2016
Endless was released through Apple Music and features a 45-minute black and white video of Ocean lookalikes. Frank Ocean has finally blessed us with Endless and word on the street is that Boys Don't Cry is on the way. When the stream was reactivated on Thursday night, Apple quickly confirmed that a video version of the Endless stream would be available exclusively on Apple Music that night. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Endless was released through Apple Music and features a 45-minute black and white video of Ocean lookalikes. Frank Ocean has finally blessed us with Endless and word on the street is that Boys Don't Cry is on the way. When the stream was reactivated on Thursday night, Apple quickly confirmed that a video version of the Endless stream would be available exclusively on Apple Music that night. (more...)
German women win soccer gold
- August 21, 2016
Germany's players celebrate on the podium with their gold medals at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The advantage was doubled on the hour mark when Sweden's Linda Sembrant inexplicably lashed the ball into her own net after a German free-kick attempt hit the post. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Germany's players celebrate on the podium with their gold medals at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The advantage was doubled on the hour mark when Sweden's Linda Sembrant inexplicably lashed the ball into her own net after a German free-kick attempt hit the post. (more...)
Why Is The World Going Crazy For Kanye West's PABLO Line?
- August 21, 2016
Police were called as hundreds of fans allegedly got rowdy outside Kanye West's latest pop-up store in NY. "I was safe but wasn't warm last night", she said. What makes you believe in Kanye and his vision? Vogue said each city getting the pop-up stores this weekend will have its name spelled out on t-shirts and hoodies in gothic script in bold shades. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Police were called as hundreds of fans allegedly got rowdy outside Kanye West's latest pop-up store in NY. "I was safe but wasn't warm last night", she said. What makes you believe in Kanye and his vision? Vogue said each city getting the pop-up stores this weekend will have its name spelled out on t-shirts and hoodies in gothic script in bold shades. (more...)
Florida State suspends QB Henry for team rules violation
- August 21, 2016
And he would not elaborate. Starter Sean Maguire is already sidelined after undergoing foot surgery, leaving Deondre Francois - the expected starter September 5 against Ole Miss - and J.J. Maguire is expected to be out another three weeks after undergoing surgery Monday to fix a broken bone in his right foot. Cosentino was with the second team while Rizzo was with the third team during Saturday's practice. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
And he would not elaborate. Starter Sean Maguire is already sidelined after undergoing foot surgery, leaving Deondre Francois - the expected starter September 5 against Ole Miss - and J.J. Maguire is expected to be out another three weeks after undergoing surgery Monday to fix a broken bone in his right foot. Cosentino was with the second team while Rizzo was with the third team during Saturday's practice. (more...)
Two Women Travel Twitter account generates huge response on social media
- August 21, 2016
People are showing their support for the women on Twitter, using the hashtag #Repealthe8th . The tweets also tag in Enda Kenny , Taoiseach, to highlight the lengths women have to go to in order to obtain the procedure. "Can't say it's comforting though, Enda Kenny". "You did not", one tweet said, referring to the tweets and messages of support that the women had received over the duration of their journey to get the abortion. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
People are showing their support for the women on Twitter, using the hashtag #Repealthe8th . The tweets also tag in Enda Kenny , Taoiseach, to highlight the lengths women have to go to in order to obtain the procedure. "Can't say it's comforting though, Enda Kenny". "You did not", one tweet said, referring to the tweets and messages of support that the women had received over the duration of their journey to get the abortion. (more...)
Spacewalking astronauts install new front door for visitors
- August 21, 2016
This is actually NASA's second newfangled docking ring. Americans Jeff Williams and Kate Rubins floated outside the orbiting laboratory for a spacewalk lasting five hours and 58 minutes to attach the first of two global docking adaptors. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
This is actually NASA's second newfangled docking ring. Americans Jeff Williams and Kate Rubins floated outside the orbiting laboratory for a spacewalk lasting five hours and 58 minutes to attach the first of two global docking adaptors. (more...)
Frank Ocean releases new video album, 'Endless,' on Apple Music
- August 21, 2016
What you will find are different music styles and rhythms mixed in, from mellow R&B to a few reggae jingles mixed in as well as a few Daft Punk-like tunes. Among the songs debuted on the livestream is a studio version of Ocean's cover of 'At Your Best (You Are Love)' , originally performed by The Isley Brothers and famously covered by Aaliyah . (more...)
- August 21, 2016
What you will find are different music styles and rhythms mixed in, from mellow R&B to a few reggae jingles mixed in as well as a few Daft Punk-like tunes. Among the songs debuted on the livestream is a studio version of Ocean's cover of 'At Your Best (You Are Love)' , originally performed by The Isley Brothers and famously covered by Aaliyah . (more...)
Lewandowski on Manafort's Resignation: It's About What's Best for Trump
- August 21, 2016
Last weekend , Ukrainian officials said Manafort's name appeared on a list of "black accounts" made by ousted Ukraine President Victor Yanukovych, a known supporter of Russia's President Vladimir Putin. In response to a report in the New York Times on Monday, Manafort denied any impropriety in a statement. Emails between Manafort's deputy, Rick Gates, also a top Trump adviser, and the lobbying firm Mercury LLC showed that Manafort's firm, DMP International LLC, directly orchestrated a ... (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Last weekend , Ukrainian officials said Manafort's name appeared on a list of "black accounts" made by ousted Ukraine President Victor Yanukovych, a known supporter of Russia's President Vladimir Putin. In response to a report in the New York Times on Monday, Manafort denied any impropriety in a statement. Emails between Manafort's deputy, Rick Gates, also a top Trump adviser, and the lobbying firm Mercury LLC showed that Manafort's firm, DMP International LLC, directly orchestrated a ... (more...)
Amy Schumer Discusses Kurt Metzger Controversy in Charlie Rose Interview
- August 21, 2016
She said that Metzeger has such a different perspective, which makes him an asset to the show. Schumer has been a Comedy Central standout since her series premiere back in April 2013, which was welcomed by 1.6 million viewers, making it a record for the amusing network. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
She said that Metzeger has such a different perspective, which makes him an asset to the show. Schumer has been a Comedy Central standout since her series premiere back in April 2013, which was welcomed by 1.6 million viewers, making it a record for the amusing network. (more...)
North Korea brands defector from UK embassy sex criminal 'scum'
- August 21, 2016
The South Korean Unification Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that Thae had defected for the sake of his family and because he was "tired of Kim Jong-Un's regime". Other media reported that Thae probably faced increasing pressure since Kim Jong-un came to power and tougher global sanctions kicked in, which led to growing pressure from Pyongyang to send back more money. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
The South Korean Unification Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that Thae had defected for the sake of his family and because he was "tired of Kim Jong-Un's regime". Other media reported that Thae probably faced increasing pressure since Kim Jong-un came to power and tougher global sanctions kicked in, which led to growing pressure from Pyongyang to send back more money. (more...)
Dozens injured as fence collapses during Snoop Dogg concert
- August 21, 2016
Some reports claimed over 40 people had been taken to a local hospital. According to NBC10 Philadelphia, the collapse happened around 10:30PM and the exact number of people who were rushed to the hospital varies depending on who you are talking to. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Some reports claimed over 40 people had been taken to a local hospital. According to NBC10 Philadelphia, the collapse happened around 10:30PM and the exact number of people who were rushed to the hospital varies depending on who you are talking to. (more...)
Olympian Ryan Lochte Blames 'Language Barrier' For Saying He Was Robbed, Apologizes
- August 21, 2016
He explained that the swimmers had been detained by a security guard after drunkenly vandalizing a bathroom at a gas station. Three of the swimmers, including Lochte, are back in the US. Confronted by a security guard, they tried to leave. Police announced Thursday that their investigation found the swimmers were not the victims of a robbery. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
He explained that the swimmers had been detained by a security guard after drunkenly vandalizing a bathroom at a gas station. Three of the swimmers, including Lochte, are back in the US. Confronted by a security guard, they tried to leave. Police announced Thursday that their investigation found the swimmers were not the victims of a robbery. (more...)
China wins Olympic women's volleyball gold at Rio Olympics
- August 21, 2016
Serbia won the first set 25-19. Serbia was playing in the Olympic final for the first time having previously never progressed beyond the quarter-finals. China eliminated the Netherlands while Serbia edged out the United States to enter the final. The United States, runners-up in Beijing and London, took out the bronze medal thanks to a 25-23 25-27 25-22 25-19 victory over Netherlands. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
Serbia won the first set 25-19. Serbia was playing in the Olympic final for the first time having previously never progressed beyond the quarter-finals. China eliminated the Netherlands while Serbia edged out the United States to enter the final. The United States, runners-up in Beijing and London, took out the bronze medal thanks to a 25-23 25-27 25-22 25-19 victory over Netherlands. (more...)
Redbridge prepares for the launch of the Night Tube
- August 21, 2016
London's long-awaited Night Tube service will finally launch across the Central and Victoria lines this evening (19 August). Services could be rolled out to the London Overground in 2017 and the Docklands Lite Railway in 2021. 'It's not me making a cheap point, but the previous mayor did announce the Night Tube start date on one occasion and that wasn't met, on a second occasion, that wasn't met, on a third occasion, that wasn't met, and then gave up, ' he said. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
London's long-awaited Night Tube service will finally launch across the Central and Victoria lines this evening (19 August). Services could be rolled out to the London Overground in 2017 and the Docklands Lite Railway in 2021. 'It's not me making a cheap point, but the previous mayor did announce the Night Tube start date on one occasion and that wasn't met, on a second occasion, that wasn't met, on a third occasion, that wasn't met, and then gave up, ' he said. (more...)
Voters skeptical about either Trump or Clinton presidency
- August 21, 2016
He is woefully behind: Clinton's campaign has spent more than 75 million on ads in the weeks since she effectively locked up the nomination in early June, Kantar Media's political ad tracker. Pollster , a poll average from The Huffington Post, has her at 48.3 percent support against 39.6 percent for Trump. Recent national polls have put Trump's support with them far lower. (more...)
- August 21, 2016
He is woefully behind: Clinton's campaign has spent more than 75 million on ads in the weeks since she effectively locked up the nomination in early June, Kantar Media's political ad tracker. Pollster , a poll average from The Huffington Post, has her at 48.3 percent support against 39.6 percent for Trump. Recent national polls have put Trump's support with them far lower. (more...)
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