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RIHANNA Accepts the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award
- September 01, 2016
The Queen took home eight moonmen , including top prize for video of the year . "Act up in here if you want to, I'll tear yo ass up in front of all these people", reads one meme of Blue and Bey. You have affected so many of our lives in the best way possible. The former teamed up with rapper Ty Dolla $ign to perform his latest bizarrely-named single, Bacon, in, where else, but a nearby NY diner. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
The Queen took home eight moonmen , including top prize for video of the year . "Act up in here if you want to, I'll tear yo ass up in front of all these people", reads one meme of Blue and Bey. You have affected so many of our lives in the best way possible. The former teamed up with rapper Ty Dolla $ign to perform his latest bizarrely-named single, Bacon, in, where else, but a nearby NY diner. (more...)
September 7 event confirmed; iPhone 7 launching inevitable?
- September 01, 2016
Apple iPhone 7 is the most talked about device this year. It's nearly time for the annual iPhone reveal (likely to be called the iPhone 7) and yes, Apple has announced an event for 7 September... This new method means that the chunky bottom bezel of the iPhone could be transformed into a sleek extension of the screen. With seemingly just over a week until its official debut and officially confirmed release, the rumour train continues to trundle along with Vodafone's Dutch arm ... (more...)
- September 01, 2016
Apple iPhone 7 is the most talked about device this year. It's nearly time for the annual iPhone reveal (likely to be called the iPhone 7) and yes, Apple has announced an event for 7 September... This new method means that the chunky bottom bezel of the iPhone could be transformed into a sleek extension of the screen. With seemingly just over a week until its official debut and officially confirmed release, the rumour train continues to trundle along with Vodafone's Dutch arm ... (more...)
Happy Birthday National Park Service!
- September 01, 2016
More than 1,000 kids and adults used brown, green and white umbrellas to create a living version of the park service emblem on the National Mall, which the agency photographed from a helicopter above. "That's why we're celebrating the 100th anniversary", says Ocmulgee National Monument Superintendent Jim Davis. The National Park Service is offering a free entry to parks across the country from August 25 to August 28. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
More than 1,000 kids and adults used brown, green and white umbrellas to create a living version of the park service emblem on the National Mall, which the agency photographed from a helicopter above. "That's why we're celebrating the 100th anniversary", says Ocmulgee National Monument Superintendent Jim Davis. The National Park Service is offering a free entry to parks across the country from August 25 to August 28. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation to release report about Clinton email probe
- September 01, 2016
While Hillary Clinton did not purposefully reveal American secrets, her use of private email servers has demonstrated carelessness with important and classified US information - information that could have been obtained by skilled hackers and leaked to the world. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
While Hillary Clinton did not purposefully reveal American secrets, her use of private email servers has demonstrated carelessness with important and classified US information - information that could have been obtained by skilled hackers and leaked to the world. (more...)
Brazil Senate Ousts President. New President Chosen
- September 01, 2016
Addressing the nation from the presidential palace in Brasilia for the last time, Rousseff once again declared that she is the victim of a coup. She vowed that her Workers Party will return to power to continue the battle against inequality it has waged since 2003, when Rousseffs predecessor and political mentor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, took office for the first of his two four-year terms. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
Addressing the nation from the presidential palace in Brasilia for the last time, Rousseff once again declared that she is the victim of a coup. She vowed that her Workers Party will return to power to continue the battle against inequality it has waged since 2003, when Rousseffs predecessor and political mentor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, took office for the first of his two four-year terms. (more...)
Donald Trump vows no amnesty for undocumented immigrants
- September 01, 2016
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump unveils his 10-point plan to crack down on illegal immigration. Trump left the fate of most of the 11 million undocumented people who are not criminals in the country murky. With the meeting held behind closed doors, it was impossible to know who was telling the truth. But the clash cast a cloud over the meeting and threatened to overshadow the evening address. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump unveils his 10-point plan to crack down on illegal immigration. Trump left the fate of most of the 11 million undocumented people who are not criminals in the country murky. With the meeting held behind closed doors, it was impossible to know who was telling the truth. But the clash cast a cloud over the meeting and threatened to overshadow the evening address. (more...)
Reddit Has Theories About The Stranger Things Season 2 Trailer
- September 01, 2016
Although the Duffer brothers thought about doing a time jump, apparently they have made a decision to continue the story in 1984 because they feel that there are still plenty of stories to be told in the 1980s, as there are plenty of unresolved storylines and issues. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
Although the Duffer brothers thought about doing a time jump, apparently they have made a decision to continue the story in 1984 because they feel that there are still plenty of stories to be told in the 1980s, as there are plenty of unresolved storylines and issues. (more...)
Brazil Senate impeaches Dilma Rousseff
- September 01, 2016
The Brazilian Senate voted on Wednesday to strip Dilma Rousseff of the presidency by 61 votes in favor to 20 votes against. They got many more, winning in a landslide of sorts, 61-20. Jose Eduardo Cardozo, a lawyer for Ms Rousseff, said she would appeal against her impeachment at the Supreme Court on the ground that there was no legal basis for the decision. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
The Brazilian Senate voted on Wednesday to strip Dilma Rousseff of the presidency by 61 votes in favor to 20 votes against. They got many more, winning in a landslide of sorts, 61-20. Jose Eduardo Cardozo, a lawyer for Ms Rousseff, said she would appeal against her impeachment at the Supreme Court on the ground that there was no legal basis for the decision. (more...)
Get Your Eggos Ready! 'Stranger Things' Is Officially Returning for Season 2
- September 01, 2016
The popular Netflix series, Stranger Things has been renewed for a second season. It will pick up exactly one year later in the fall of 1984 in Hawkins, Indiana. One of the season's new characters could also be hiding in the woods - but will the new face be on our side? " There's going to be a lot of new and interesting dynamics that we didn't see in Season 1 ", said Matt Duffer. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
The popular Netflix series, Stranger Things has been renewed for a second season. It will pick up exactly one year later in the fall of 1984 in Hawkins, Indiana. One of the season's new characters could also be hiding in the woods - but will the new face be on our side? " There's going to be a lot of new and interesting dynamics that we didn't see in Season 1 ", said Matt Duffer. (more...)
At least 9 dead as Typhoon Lionrock floods northern Japan
- September 01, 2016
The public broadcaster showed helicopter footage of the nursing home surrounded by debris washed up by the floods, which had already receded. Rescue operations are underway to save at least 400 people who are stranded due to flooding and landslides, according to a statement by the town's prefecture disaster prevention office. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
The public broadcaster showed helicopter footage of the nursing home surrounded by debris washed up by the floods, which had already receded. Rescue operations are underway to save at least 400 people who are stranded due to flooding and landslides, according to a statement by the town's prefecture disaster prevention office. (more...)
Local reaction to Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal
- September 01, 2016
A day after the New York Post's revelations, Abedin announced that she was finally ready to leave her husband. "Huma is making a very wise decision". It's just another example of Hillary Clinton's bad judgment. Weiner ran for mayor of NY in 2013, but that bid collapsed after it was reported that he had continued to sext women. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
A day after the New York Post's revelations, Abedin announced that she was finally ready to leave her husband. "Huma is making a very wise decision". It's just another example of Hillary Clinton's bad judgment. Weiner ran for mayor of NY in 2013, but that bid collapsed after it was reported that he had continued to sext women. (more...)
The Toronto Blue Jays stay at the top
- September 01, 2016
He couldn't hear the roaring Rogers Centre crowd, didn't see the 47,485 fans on their feet, cheering him on as he rounded third. "I saw him dive, I kind of knew it would be a triple once it got by him, but rounding second I saw Luis (third base coach Rivera) keep waving me and I kept going". (more...)
- September 01, 2016
He couldn't hear the roaring Rogers Centre crowd, didn't see the 47,485 fans on their feet, cheering him on as he rounded third. "I saw him dive, I kind of knew it would be a triple once it got by him, but rounding second I saw Luis (third base coach Rivera) keep waving me and I kept going". (more...)
Chris Brown has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon
- September 01, 2016
When Police arrived at Brown's California home, the performer entered a 14-hour standoff that ended after officers obtained a search warrant for the property. Brown's most famous dust up with the law is when he assaulted his then girlfriend singer Rihanna , after a night out on the town in 2009. Officials said the call came early Tuesday from outside the residence in the Tarzana neighborhood. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
When Police arrived at Brown's California home, the performer entered a 14-hour standoff that ended after officers obtained a search warrant for the property. Brown's most famous dust up with the law is when he assaulted his then girlfriend singer Rihanna , after a night out on the town in 2009. Officials said the call came early Tuesday from outside the residence in the Tarzana neighborhood. (more...)
M20 bridge collapses on top of cars and lorrries in Kent
- September 01, 2016
The scene on the M20 motorway after a lorry hit a motorway bridge, causing it to collapse. The M20 remains closed between junctions two and four in both directions. I had to manoeuvre through the debris. "We were right in the line of fire and we could have been crushed". It comes as millions head out for Bank Holiday weekend. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
The scene on the M20 motorway after a lorry hit a motorway bridge, causing it to collapse. The M20 remains closed between junctions two and four in both directions. I had to manoeuvre through the debris. "We were right in the line of fire and we could have been crushed". It comes as millions head out for Bank Holiday weekend. (more...)
Serena, Radwanska sail into US Open second round
- September 01, 2016
Since Christina McHale won a first-set tiebreaker against her idol Serena Williams at Wimbledon last month, she's played three tournaments and World Team Tennis to prepare for the U.S. Open. The Serb was serving for the first set at 6-5 on Tuesday but struggled with her serve and faltered in the tiebreaker. "I'll have to wait until tomorrow to see, I haven't been able to play that much since Wimbledon", said Williams. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
Since Christina McHale won a first-set tiebreaker against her idol Serena Williams at Wimbledon last month, she's played three tournaments and World Team Tennis to prepare for the U.S. Open. The Serb was serving for the first set at 6-5 on Tuesday but struggled with her serve and faltered in the tiebreaker. "I'll have to wait until tomorrow to see, I haven't been able to play that much since Wimbledon", said Williams. (more...)
Kim Kardashian, KANYE stop showing off your nipples?
- September 01, 2016
Recently, Kim K hinted at her intent to release a nude picture in the near future. Kim looks gorgeous as always, but this outfit is straight-up odd. But even excited fans couldn't revive a exhausted Kardashian West: ahead of the show, she took to Snapchat while bored in the auto to reveal a secret about her physiology you may have always wondered about. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
Recently, Kim K hinted at her intent to release a nude picture in the near future. Kim looks gorgeous as always, but this outfit is straight-up odd. But even excited fans couldn't revive a exhausted Kardashian West: ahead of the show, she took to Snapchat while bored in the auto to reveal a secret about her physiology you may have always wondered about. (more...)
Trump challenges Clinton to release medical records
- September 01, 2016
Trump was set to deliver a major speech on illegal immigration last week, but his campaign chose to postpone the address as it continues to craft its policy and the language to deliver it. Trump added that there would be no path to legalisation unless people left the country, came back and began paying taxes. Both candidates remain highly unpopular among the general public, with 58 percent of voters saying they have an unfavorable view of Trump and 57 percent saying the same about Clinton. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
Trump was set to deliver a major speech on illegal immigration last week, but his campaign chose to postpone the address as it continues to craft its policy and the language to deliver it. Trump added that there would be no path to legalisation unless people left the country, came back and began paying taxes. Both candidates remain highly unpopular among the general public, with 58 percent of voters saying they have an unfavorable view of Trump and 57 percent saying the same about Clinton. (more...)
GOP presidential nominee Trump plans major ad buy
- September 01, 2016
Although there are 72 days until the election, that is a long time in the world of politics and many things can be revealed that may sway the election to one candidate or another . Clinton recently addressed the claims when she appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's show, calling it "part of the wacky strategy". Of course the conversation doesn't stop there. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
Although there are 72 days until the election, that is a long time in the world of politics and many things can be revealed that may sway the election to one candidate or another . Clinton recently addressed the claims when she appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's show, calling it "part of the wacky strategy". Of course the conversation doesn't stop there. (more...)
Disney's California Adventure Park will close Tower of Terror on January 2
- September 01, 2016
The new ride, which you can see more of in the video above, is scheduled to open next summer, as is the movie's sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. During the Halloween Time celebration, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will be transformed into "Late Check-Out", the first time the attraction has been done in complete darkness. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
The new ride, which you can see more of in the video above, is scheduled to open next summer, as is the movie's sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. During the Halloween Time celebration, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will be transformed into "Late Check-Out", the first time the attraction has been done in complete darkness. (more...)
Celebrate National Park Service's Birthday With Its 7 Weirdest Projects
- September 01, 2016
The government body oversees 411 national parks , recreation areas, and various moments, and as the Chronicle reminds us was officially created by President Woodrow Wilson on August 25, 1916. Admission fees are being waived at all 412 national parks starting Thursday through Sunday. The other is reaching out to minority communities, who studies show don't go to the parks, and getting them to visit - and care about preserving - America's parks. (more...)
- September 01, 2016
The government body oversees 411 national parks , recreation areas, and various moments, and as the Chronicle reminds us was officially created by President Woodrow Wilson on August 25, 1916. Admission fees are being waived at all 412 national parks starting Thursday through Sunday. The other is reaching out to minority communities, who studies show don't go to the parks, and getting them to visit - and care about preserving - America's parks. (more...)
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