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More cyberattacks expected in wake of WannaCry
- May 20, 2017
The vulnerability that WannaCry takes advantage of was already patched in April, and Microsoft has released versions of the patch for OSes like Windows XP and Server 2003, for which they had discontinued official support. Use of digital payment structures is being closely monitored and the system is striving to beat this malicious ransomware. Here are some of the key players in the attack and what may - or may not - be their fault. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
The vulnerability that WannaCry takes advantage of was already patched in April, and Microsoft has released versions of the patch for OSes like Windows XP and Server 2003, for which they had discontinued official support. Use of digital payment structures is being closely monitored and the system is striving to beat this malicious ransomware. Here are some of the key players in the attack and what may - or may not - be their fault. (more...)
New Jersey unemployment rate falls to 4.1 percent
- May 20, 2017
Just when you thought Weld County's unemployment rate couldn't drop any lower, it did. Over the past year, the increase in part-time jobs at 111,300 has outpaced the rise in full-time employment of 80,700. Sung Won Sohn, a professor of economics at California State University, Channel Islands, also noted the prolonged period of job growth but warned that it was not wise to "put so much attention on the jobless rate alone". (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Just when you thought Weld County's unemployment rate couldn't drop any lower, it did. Over the past year, the increase in part-time jobs at 111,300 has outpaced the rise in full-time employment of 80,700. Sung Won Sohn, a professor of economics at California State University, Channel Islands, also noted the prolonged period of job growth but warned that it was not wise to "put so much attention on the jobless rate alone". (more...)
Clinton aide tweets joke video of her avoiding hug during debate prep
- May 20, 2017
Reines, a Democratic operative who worked on Clinton's 2008 campaign and served as a senior advisor to her at the State Department, was seen as a ideal fit to portray Trump in Clinton's debate prep. Clinton resisted the hug with a swift maneuver, shaking pseudo-Trump's right hand and waving her fist before playfully taking off. Trump's stand-in proceeded to chase Clinton, making attempts at hugs and kisses while her aides can be heard laughing in the background. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Reines, a Democratic operative who worked on Clinton's 2008 campaign and served as a senior advisor to her at the State Department, was seen as a ideal fit to portray Trump in Clinton's debate prep. Clinton resisted the hug with a swift maneuver, shaking pseudo-Trump's right hand and waving her fist before playfully taking off. Trump's stand-in proceeded to chase Clinton, making attempts at hugs and kisses while her aides can be heard laughing in the background. (more...)
Judge Rules Prince's Six Siblings Are His Rightful Heirs
- May 20, 2017
Since then, the estate has been tied up in probate court as dozens of would-be heirs (and their lawyers) sought to get a piece of the estate by claiming to be Prince's secret wife, secret child, secret sibling or some other more distant relation. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Since then, the estate has been tied up in probate court as dozens of would-be heirs (and their lawyers) sought to get a piece of the estate by claiming to be Prince's secret wife, secret child, secret sibling or some other more distant relation. (more...)
Trump Administration Upholds Iran Sanctions Waiver, Keeping Nuclear Deal Alive
- May 20, 2017
The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday imposed sanctions on nine USA firms and individuals in retaliation for new sanctions on the Islamic republic over its missile programme. The White House has also increased other sanctions against Iran that were still in place but relaxed. The State Department also released a report on Iran's human rights violations that's required by Congress every six months. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday imposed sanctions on nine USA firms and individuals in retaliation for new sanctions on the Islamic republic over its missile programme. The White House has also increased other sanctions against Iran that were still in place but relaxed. The State Department also released a report on Iran's human rights violations that's required by Congress every six months. (more...)
US Republicans worry Donald Trump's scandals may doom legislative agenda
- May 20, 2017
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analysts Brian Gardner and Michael Michaud write in a note that they believe tax reform "continues to have a pulse if for no other reason than Republicans will be desperate for a political victory". For many of these lawmakers, the potential for a conservative primary opponent is greater than any threat from a Democrat. There's also the issue of the GOP agenda. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analysts Brian Gardner and Michael Michaud write in a note that they believe tax reform "continues to have a pulse if for no other reason than Republicans will be desperate for a political victory". For many of these lawmakers, the potential for a conservative primary opponent is greater than any threat from a Democrat. There's also the issue of the GOP agenda. (more...)
Prosecutor saw no chance of extraditing Assange
- May 20, 2017
CIA Director Mike Pompeo last month called WikiLeaks a " hostile intelligence service ", and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, responding to a question about Assange, said the administration was stepping up its efforts against all leaks of sensitive information. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
CIA Director Mike Pompeo last month called WikiLeaks a " hostile intelligence service ", and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, responding to a question about Assange, said the administration was stepping up its efforts against all leaks of sensitive information. (more...)
Macron, Merkel vow new momentum for Europe
- May 20, 2017
The 28-nation European Union faces complex divorce proceedings with Britain, its current No. 2 economy. She also made her most positive comments yet about eurozone reforms mooted by Mr Macron, saying it may be possible to change European Union treaties as would be required to enact them. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
The 28-nation European Union faces complex divorce proceedings with Britain, its current No. 2 economy. She also made her most positive comments yet about eurozone reforms mooted by Mr Macron, saying it may be possible to change European Union treaties as would be required to enact them. (more...)
Man who ran over pedestrians was 'hearing voices'
- May 19, 2017
Twenty-three people were struck by the vehicle before it was stopped by a security barrier. In this image made from video provided by Oscar Navarro Reyes, Richard Rojas is arrested after a fatal automobile accident on New York City's Times Square, Thursday, May 18, 2017. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Twenty-three people were struck by the vehicle before it was stopped by a security barrier. In this image made from video provided by Oscar Navarro Reyes, Richard Rojas is arrested after a fatal automobile accident on New York City's Times Square, Thursday, May 18, 2017. (more...)
Beyer Responds to Furor Over Reported Comey Memo
- May 19, 2017
But the swirling questions about his conduct were clearly on his mind when he told graduates at the US Coast Guard Academy in CT that "no politician in history, and I say this with great surety, has been treated worse or more unfairly". Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee also planned to ask Comey to testify, The Hill reported . "Comey had the foresight to write that email and then, when he left the DOJ, to print it out an put in into the file and hold onto it until four years ... (more...)
- May 19, 2017
But the swirling questions about his conduct were clearly on his mind when he told graduates at the US Coast Guard Academy in CT that "no politician in history, and I say this with great surety, has been treated worse or more unfairly". Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee also planned to ask Comey to testify, The Hill reported . "Comey had the foresight to write that email and then, when he left the DOJ, to print it out an put in into the file and hold onto it until four years ... (more...)
France's Macron holds 1st Cabinet meeting; half are women
- May 19, 2017
French President Emmanuel Macron presented a diverse cabinet of 22 ministers, including a Jew, a Muslim and both advocates and critics of Israel. Macron, who became the youngest President in the French history, appointed Edouard Philippe, center-right politician of the Republicans, as his Prime Minister. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
French President Emmanuel Macron presented a diverse cabinet of 22 ministers, including a Jew, a Muslim and both advocates and critics of Israel. Macron, who became the youngest President in the French history, appointed Edouard Philippe, center-right politician of the Republicans, as his Prime Minister. (more...)
The Media Might Have Revealed More Intel Than Trump
- May 19, 2017
He's openly questioned the competency of intelligence officials and challenged their high-confidence assessment that Russian Federation meddled in last year's presidential election to help him win. During the announcement, President Trump called McMaster "a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience". One: "They did not discuss anything having to do with the United States' decision to expel diplomats or impose censure against Russia", Pence said January 15 on CBS. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
He's openly questioned the competency of intelligence officials and challenged their high-confidence assessment that Russian Federation meddled in last year's presidential election to help him win. During the announcement, President Trump called McMaster "a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience". One: "They did not discuss anything having to do with the United States' decision to expel diplomats or impose censure against Russia", Pence said January 15 on CBS. (more...)
USA air strike hits pro-regime convoy in Syria
- May 19, 2017
Russian Federation and Syria have condemned U.S. airstrikes targeting anti-Daesh forces, saying the "brazen" attacks violate the Arab country's sovereignty and show Washington's claims of fighting terrorism are false. The coalition said "apparent" Russian attempts to stop pro-Assad forces from moving toward Tanf, as well as warning shots and a show of force, had failed. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Russian Federation and Syria have condemned U.S. airstrikes targeting anti-Daesh forces, saying the "brazen" attacks violate the Arab country's sovereignty and show Washington's claims of fighting terrorism are false. The coalition said "apparent" Russian attempts to stop pro-Assad forces from moving toward Tanf, as well as warning shots and a show of force, had failed. (more...)
West Virginia airport reopened after cargo plane crash
- May 19, 2017
Police cruisers are parked outside the terminal at Yeager Airport in Charleston. . The Kanawha County Commission told WCHS that the crash was reported around 7 a.m.at Yeager Airport in Charleston, about an hour and a half after the aircraft took off from Louisville, Kentucky. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Police cruisers are parked outside the terminal at Yeager Airport in Charleston. . The Kanawha County Commission told WCHS that the crash was reported around 7 a.m.at Yeager Airport in Charleston, about an hour and a half after the aircraft took off from Louisville, Kentucky. (more...)
Spurs will adapt to playing at Wembley, says Pochettino
- May 19, 2017
Manchester United mathematically confirmed their absence from the Premier League top four after losing 2-1 against Tottenham at the weekend. Plenty of the best players to have played for the club at their magnificent home ground were present at the game and paid tribute to the stadium. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Manchester United mathematically confirmed their absence from the Premier League top four after losing 2-1 against Tottenham at the weekend. Plenty of the best players to have played for the club at their magnificent home ground were present at the game and paid tribute to the stadium. (more...)
Trump denies telling Comey to back off, bashes former Federal Bureau of Investigation director
- May 19, 2017
When asked about his decision to fire former FBI Director James Comey , the President said it was the right thing to do and that it's time for the Bureau to have a new leader. That move, along with several after it, however, appears to have done the opposite. "We're going to cut taxes", Trump said Thursday during a news conference at the White House. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
When asked about his decision to fire former FBI Director James Comey , the President said it was the right thing to do and that it's time for the Bureau to have a new leader. That move, along with several after it, however, appears to have done the opposite. "We're going to cut taxes", Trump said Thursday during a news conference at the White House. (more...)
UK Police Says 'Obliged' to Arrest Assange if He Leaves Embassy
- May 19, 2017
On 14 June 2012, The Supreme Court issued a final decision ordering the surrender of Julian Assange to Sweden. Assange has been seeking refuge at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London since 2012, CNN reported. Assange has been denying the rape allegations and though the latest decision might bring some relief but he is still under pressure as if he leaves the embassy he could still be detained by United Kingdom police and face extradition to the US. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
On 14 June 2012, The Supreme Court issued a final decision ordering the surrender of Julian Assange to Sweden. Assange has been seeking refuge at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London since 2012, CNN reported. Assange has been denying the rape allegations and though the latest decision might bring some relief but he is still under pressure as if he leaves the embassy he could still be detained by United Kingdom police and face extradition to the US. (more...)
'Greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history'
- May 19, 2017
Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri, after the briefing. The motivation and timing of Rosenstein's three-page memo has been scrutinized because the White House offered inconsistent explanations for it. This is the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history! Some Democrats were and still are convinced that the president forced Rosenstein to write the memo which was at one point used by the White House as justification for Comey's dismissal. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri, after the briefing. The motivation and timing of Rosenstein's three-page memo has been scrutinized because the White House offered inconsistent explanations for it. This is the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history! Some Democrats were and still are convinced that the president forced Rosenstein to write the memo which was at one point used by the White House as justification for Comey's dismissal. (more...)
COMMENT: Macron's election win - that was the easy bit
- May 19, 2017
Monday to concentrate on his new job. All 577 seats in the National Assembly are up for grabs. The movement is to be renamed "La Republique en Marche " (The Republic On The Move). The interior ministry on Sunday reported a record number of blank and invalid ballots, accounting for nine per cent of all registered voters, compared with two per cent in the first round. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Monday to concentrate on his new job. All 577 seats in the National Assembly are up for grabs. The movement is to be renamed "La Republique en Marche " (The Republic On The Move). The interior ministry on Sunday reported a record number of blank and invalid ballots, accounting for nine per cent of all registered voters, compared with two per cent in the first round. (more...)
Jaitley in Kashmir, reviews situation
- May 19, 2017
You can not address the aspiration when there is a war against the country, state and local people who are losing their lives, Mr Jaitley said and warned that those taking to violence will be certainly made accountable for this. He said that the government would want the average Kashmir citizen irrespective of his politics to be on the Indian side of the debate. "The media report has got the confessional statement from them. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
You can not address the aspiration when there is a war against the country, state and local people who are losing their lives, Mr Jaitley said and warned that those taking to violence will be certainly made accountable for this. He said that the government would want the average Kashmir citizen irrespective of his politics to be on the Indian side of the debate. "The media report has got the confessional statement from them. (more...)
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