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Hillary Clinton May Have Lied to the FBI About Colin Powell, Email
- August 24, 2016
The practice has come under intense scrutiny during Clinton's presidential campaign, resulting in the Federal Bureau of Investigation last month recommending no criminal charges for the Democratic nominee. Voters have said in opinion polls that the email server issue contributes to impressions that Mrs Clinton is untrustworthy. The Clinton Campaign said the former secretary of state would answer the questions. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
The practice has come under intense scrutiny during Clinton's presidential campaign, resulting in the Federal Bureau of Investigation last month recommending no criminal charges for the Democratic nominee. Voters have said in opinion polls that the email server issue contributes to impressions that Mrs Clinton is untrustworthy. The Clinton Campaign said the former secretary of state would answer the questions. (more...)
Obama visits flood-damaged Louisiana in show of support
- August 24, 2016
Louisiana officials are setting up a temporary bus system to help people in and around Baton Rouge whose vehicles were damaged by flooding. "I can tell you what the president's been focused on is the response on the ground and the people whose lives in Louisiana have been turned upside down by this bad flooding event", spokesman Josh Earnest said Monday. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Louisiana officials are setting up a temporary bus system to help people in and around Baton Rouge whose vehicles were damaged by flooding. "I can tell you what the president's been focused on is the response on the ground and the people whose lives in Louisiana have been turned upside down by this bad flooding event", spokesman Josh Earnest said Monday. (more...)
Empire debuts brand new artwork from Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol.2
- August 24, 2016
Gunn posted the image to his facebook page with no explanation of what we're seeing here, though the implication is it is from fairly early on in the film, as only the core returning members of the group: Drax, Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, and Baby Groot are pictured in battle. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Gunn posted the image to his facebook page with no explanation of what we're seeing here, though the implication is it is from fairly early on in the film, as only the core returning members of the group: Drax, Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, and Baby Groot are pictured in battle. (more...)
Android 7.0 Nougat starts rolling out on recent Nexus devices
- August 24, 2016
You can download full system images that require you to wipe your device when you install them or OTA update files that can patch the operating system in place without data loss (the official OTA option is relatively new, and this is the first time Google has offered these downloads for a major update directly). (more...)
- August 24, 2016
You can download full system images that require you to wipe your device when you install them or OTA update files that can patch the operating system in place without data loss (the official OTA option is relatively new, and this is the first time Google has offered these downloads for a major update directly). (more...)
Obama defends Louisiana flood response
- August 24, 2016
Trump is seeking to make himself look more presidential as he faces an uphill battle in defeating the Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, who holds significant leads on him in the polls. President Barack Obama met with the family of Alton Sterling, the man shot to death outside a convenience store by Baton Rouge police. Obama's vacation ended Sunday, and the White House has maintained that he has been regularly briefed by senior staff on the situation on the ground and top ... (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Trump is seeking to make himself look more presidential as he faces an uphill battle in defeating the Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, who holds significant leads on him in the polls. President Barack Obama met with the family of Alton Sterling, the man shot to death outside a convenience store by Baton Rouge police. Obama's vacation ended Sunday, and the White House has maintained that he has been regularly briefed by senior staff on the situation on the ground and top ... (more...)
In Dumping Everything, WikiLeaks Spills Private Secrets
- August 24, 2016
When WikiLeaks first began exposing the secrets of governments, it worked with other journalists to scrutinise the information revealed to the site in order to flag sensitive material. Two people said they were targeted by identity thieves following the leak, including a retired United States diplomat. The organisation claims to have published more than 10 million documents "and associated analyses" so far. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
When WikiLeaks first began exposing the secrets of governments, it worked with other journalists to scrutinise the information revealed to the site in order to flag sensitive material. Two people said they were targeted by identity thieves following the leak, including a retired United States diplomat. The organisation claims to have published more than 10 million documents "and associated analyses" so far. (more...)
Lorenzo leads Rossi in Brno post-race test
- August 24, 2016
Crutchlow started 10th on the grid at Brno, but dropped back to 15th in the early stages after making a poor getaway. Marquez, who holds a 43-point lead over second-placed Jorge Lorenzo, dislocated his shoulder during a practice session at the last round in Austria, but is clearly not feeling the effects of that injury. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Crutchlow started 10th on the grid at Brno, but dropped back to 15th in the early stages after making a poor getaway. Marquez, who holds a 43-point lead over second-placed Jorge Lorenzo, dislocated his shoulder during a practice session at the last round in Austria, but is clearly not feeling the effects of that injury. (more...)
After gay couple's home is vandalized, a community rallies
- August 24, 2016
After the egging, a group of boys delivered rainbow flags to houses around the neighborhood and helped turn what seemed like an unsafe place for LGBT families into a place of love and support. "We said, 'Why don't we all have the flags?" According to the Boston Globe , Cari and Lauri Ryding have lived together on Strawberry Hill Road in Natick, Massachusetts for more than four years. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
After the egging, a group of boys delivered rainbow flags to houses around the neighborhood and helped turn what seemed like an unsafe place for LGBT families into a place of love and support. "We said, 'Why don't we all have the flags?" According to the Boston Globe , Cari and Lauri Ryding have lived together on Strawberry Hill Road in Natick, Massachusetts for more than four years. (more...)
Ashley Madison told to delete accounts
- August 24, 2016
Chief among the concerns identified was the lack of a comprehensive privacy and security framework - even though Avid Life Media (ALM - recently rebranded as Ruby Corp.) was clearly aware of the importance of discretion and security. "While ALM fell well short of the requirements we would expect for an organisation managing personal information, breaches can occur in the best-run companies", he commented. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Chief among the concerns identified was the lack of a comprehensive privacy and security framework - even though Avid Life Media (ALM - recently rebranded as Ruby Corp.) was clearly aware of the importance of discretion and security. "While ALM fell well short of the requirements we would expect for an organisation managing personal information, breaches can occur in the best-run companies", he commented. (more...)
Tropical Storm Gaston getting stronger in the Atlantic
- August 24, 2016
Thank you for reading and relying on TulsaWorld.com for your news and information. As of Tuesday morning, this tropical wave was located about 300 miles east of the Lesser Antilles, and was moving west at about 15-20 mph. If it does become a hurricane, it would be the third of the season. "If 99L passes too close to Hispaniola with its mountainous terrain, it may never become an organized tropical system", AccuWeather expert Dan Kottlowski said in a blog post. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Thank you for reading and relying on TulsaWorld.com for your news and information. As of Tuesday morning, this tropical wave was located about 300 miles east of the Lesser Antilles, and was moving west at about 15-20 mph. If it does become a hurricane, it would be the third of the season. "If 99L passes too close to Hispaniola with its mountainous terrain, it may never become an organized tropical system", AccuWeather expert Dan Kottlowski said in a blog post. (more...)
VW says more than 25000 workers, six plants hit by production problems
- August 24, 2016
Germany's business daily "Handelsblatt" had reported that VW had been seeking concessions from all of its suppliers as it struggled to cope with the fallout of its large-scale emissions cheating scandal. Olaf Lies, a member of the company's supervisory board and also the Lower Saxony economy minister, told Deutschlandfunk radio: "I can only encourage all involved not to let it drag on". (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Germany's business daily "Handelsblatt" had reported that VW had been seeking concessions from all of its suppliers as it struggled to cope with the fallout of its large-scale emissions cheating scandal. Olaf Lies, a member of the company's supervisory board and also the Lower Saxony economy minister, told Deutschlandfunk radio: "I can only encourage all involved not to let it drag on". (more...)
Rio de Janeiro Olympics formally closed by International Olympic Committee boss Bach
- August 24, 2016
A note about DVR penetration: DVR penetration in the Nielsen sample is now at 49% in U.S. TV Homes. The U.S. finished with 46 gold medals and 121 medals overall, its 51-total-medal margin over second-place China the largest in a non-boycotted Olympics in almost a century. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
A note about DVR penetration: DVR penetration in the Nielsen sample is now at 49% in U.S. TV Homes. The U.S. finished with 46 gold medals and 121 medals overall, its 51-total-medal margin over second-place China the largest in a non-boycotted Olympics in almost a century. (more...)
Rio Olympics 2016: Team GB's record breakers to fly home for Tuesday
- August 24, 2016
British athlete Asha Philip tweeted a video of Team GB singing God Save The Queen. Some of the medallists' families - who have themselves given up hours of their time to support their relatives in their sporting ambitions - were present to watch them land at London's Heathrow Airport and were then ushered into a private lounge. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
British athlete Asha Philip tweeted a video of Team GB singing God Save The Queen. Some of the medallists' families - who have themselves given up hours of their time to support their relatives in their sporting ambitions - were present to watch them land at London's Heathrow Airport and were then ushered into a private lounge. (more...)
Josh Norman: Odell Beckham targeted for "hit" by some teams
- August 24, 2016
Fortunately for fans of National Football League feuds, we will see Norman square off against his uber-nemesis among wide receivers, Giants star Odell Beckham Jr ., twice this fall. "Have you ever once been one of the top 20 quarterbacks in the league?" he says of Bradford. According to Beckham, he tried to meet with Norman face-to-face this offseason to put an end to their feud. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Fortunately for fans of National Football League feuds, we will see Norman square off against his uber-nemesis among wide receivers, Giants star Odell Beckham Jr ., twice this fall. "Have you ever once been one of the top 20 quarterbacks in the league?" he says of Bradford. According to Beckham, he tried to meet with Norman face-to-face this offseason to put an end to their feud. (more...)
Android 7.0 Nougat: Google has launched its latest mobile OS
- August 24, 2016
Google's latest OS brings new features like an improved notification shade and split-screen multitasking to the mobile OS, while also improving on features like Doze that came with Marshmallow past year. Elsewhere a new "data saver" mode makes sure no apps in the background can use any of your mobile data, only apps you're actively using. Don't get excited yet though, the new OS is only available for Google Nexus devices right now since they have stock Android on them. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Google's latest OS brings new features like an improved notification shade and split-screen multitasking to the mobile OS, while also improving on features like Doze that came with Marshmallow past year. Elsewhere a new "data saver" mode makes sure no apps in the background can use any of your mobile data, only apps you're actively using. Don't get excited yet though, the new OS is only available for Google Nexus devices right now since they have stock Android on them. (more...)
Xiaomi Mi Smartwatch to Launch Along with Redmi 4 on August 25
- August 24, 2016
Xiaomi has a patent deal with Microsof which would go a long way to sorting out its problems. USA seems like a logical next step for Xiaomi as their home turf in China faces extremely heavy competition and stagnating growth in the smartphone market, thanks to efforts from Huawei and Apple. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Xiaomi has a patent deal with Microsof which would go a long way to sorting out its problems. USA seems like a logical next step for Xiaomi as their home turf in China faces extremely heavy competition and stagnating growth in the smartphone market, thanks to efforts from Huawei and Apple. (more...)
Samsung plans refurbished smartphone program
- August 24, 2016
Samsung will refurbish all the high-end phone returned to them by the users who have signed up for one-year upgrade program in the US or South Korea or else those who want to upgrade to a new version. 'Some consumers may prefer to buy refurbished , used premium models in lieu of new budget brands, possibly cannibalizing sales of new devices from those budget manufacturers, ' Deloitte said in a report . (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Samsung will refurbish all the high-end phone returned to them by the users who have signed up for one-year upgrade program in the US or South Korea or else those who want to upgrade to a new version. 'Some consumers may prefer to buy refurbished , used premium models in lieu of new budget brands, possibly cannibalizing sales of new devices from those budget manufacturers, ' Deloitte said in a report . (more...)
Florida: 5 new Zika cases including 1 in the Tampa Bay area
- August 24, 2016
During a roundtable discussion Tuesday in Clearwater, Scott said four new cases were connected to Miami's Wynwood area and the fifth case was diagnosed in the Tampa Bay area. The go to for Zika defense in Florida has been mosquito control by using insecticides, however this method seems to be ineffective. There have been no human cases of West Nile virus reported this summer. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
During a roundtable discussion Tuesday in Clearwater, Scott said four new cases were connected to Miami's Wynwood area and the fifth case was diagnosed in the Tampa Bay area. The go to for Zika defense in Florida has been mosquito control by using insecticides, however this method seems to be ineffective. There have been no human cases of West Nile virus reported this summer. (more...)
FBI investigating Russian hack of New York Times reporters, others
- August 24, 2016
The FBI is reportedly investigating a series of hacks targeting reporters at The New York Times and other media outlets. News organizations are considered top targets because they can yield valuable intelligence on reporter contacts in the government, as well as communications and unpublished works with sensitive information, United States government officials believe. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
The FBI is reportedly investigating a series of hacks targeting reporters at The New York Times and other media outlets. News organizations are considered top targets because they can yield valuable intelligence on reporter contacts in the government, as well as communications and unpublished works with sensitive information, United States government officials believe. (more...)
Facebook Now Testing Autoplay Videos With Sound in iOS App
- August 24, 2016
Facebook makes money from advertising, so it's no surprise they want to push the limits of what works and what doesn't, but let's just hope this test remains exactly what it is - a test. Snapchat users are accustomed to watching videos of their friends with the sounds on, and as they click through videos, ads pop up naturally with the sound already playing. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Facebook makes money from advertising, so it's no surprise they want to push the limits of what works and what doesn't, but let's just hope this test remains exactly what it is - a test. Snapchat users are accustomed to watching videos of their friends with the sounds on, and as they click through videos, ads pop up naturally with the sound already playing. (more...)
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