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Top US court to tackle religion, gay rights in wedding cake case
- June 27, 2017
The couple planned to marry in MA - one of only a handful of states at the time with full and legal marriage equality - and wanted Phillips to provide the cake for the reception. The decision bolsters the landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges , the 2015 case in which the court concluded that same-sex couple are entitled to marriage "on the same terms and conditions as opposite-sex couples". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The couple planned to marry in MA - one of only a handful of states at the time with full and legal marriage equality - and wanted Phillips to provide the cake for the reception. The decision bolsters the landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges , the 2015 case in which the court concluded that same-sex couple are entitled to marriage "on the same terms and conditions as opposite-sex couples". (more...)
Supreme Court Revives Trump Travel Ban
- June 27, 2017
For example, if a vacationer has a reservation at a hotel in the United States, does that qualify as a "bona fide relationship"? The ruling was blocked by federal judges before it was due to come into force on March 16. Eventually, people likely will be barred from boarding planes to the USA, he said. It appears that the Order will not apply to a bona fide employment relationship, which is any relationship that is formal, documented, and formed in the ordinary course of business. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
For example, if a vacationer has a reservation at a hotel in the United States, does that qualify as a "bona fide relationship"? The ruling was blocked by federal judges before it was due to come into force on March 16. Eventually, people likely will be barred from boarding planes to the USA, he said. It appears that the Order will not apply to a bona fide employment relationship, which is any relationship that is formal, documented, and formed in the ordinary course of business. (more...)
Company curbs sale of panels used on burned London high-rise
- June 27, 2017
The communities secretary, Sajid Javid, updated his fellow ministers at cabinet on Tuesday morning, the spokesman said, and gave them the latest figure of 95 buildings across 32 local authority areas. Some tower blocks - including five in north London - have been evacuated after firefighters identified safety failings, including risky cladding. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The communities secretary, Sajid Javid, updated his fellow ministers at cabinet on Tuesday morning, the spokesman said, and gave them the latest figure of 95 buildings across 32 local authority areas. Some tower blocks - including five in north London - have been evacuated after firefighters identified safety failings, including risky cladding. (more...)
Refrigerator that sparked London fire was discontinued in 2009
- June 27, 2017
Speculation has focused on the role that cladding apparently used in a recent refurbishment of the tower may have played in the fire, which appeared to spread quickly up the exterior of the tower in the early hours of June 14. . In addition to to the faulty appliance, cladding on the outside of the building and insulation failed tests. On the streets around Grenfell Tower - now a blackened hulk of a building - missing person photos are attached to railings, buildings and bus stops. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Speculation has focused on the role that cladding apparently used in a recent refurbishment of the tower may have played in the fire, which appeared to spread quickly up the exterior of the tower in the early hours of June 14. . In addition to to the faulty appliance, cladding on the outside of the building and insulation failed tests. On the streets around Grenfell Tower - now a blackened hulk of a building - missing person photos are attached to railings, buildings and bus stops. (more...)
In defense, Trump seeks to redefine meaning of obstruction
- June 27, 2017
The administration did put out a statement on October 7, stating it was "confident that the Russian Government" was behind the hacks . In a second two-part tweet , Trump wrote, "The real story is that President Obama did NOTHING after being informed in August about Russian meddling ". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The administration did put out a statement on October 7, stating it was "confident that the Russian Government" was behind the hacks . In a second two-part tweet , Trump wrote, "The real story is that President Obama did NOTHING after being informed in August about Russian meddling ". (more...)
US mayors mull plan for cities to use only renewable energy
- June 27, 2017
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu , who replaced Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett as conference president this weekend, also talked about global warming on Friday . mayors who plan to honor the Paris climate accords in the wake of President Trump's decision to pull the U.S. out of the agreement. Republicans and Democrats alike renewed their city's commitments to reduce carbon emissions and use renewable energy. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu , who replaced Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett as conference president this weekend, also talked about global warming on Friday . mayors who plan to honor the Paris climate accords in the wake of President Trump's decision to pull the U.S. out of the agreement. Republicans and Democrats alike renewed their city's commitments to reduce carbon emissions and use renewable energy. (more...)
How to Deal With North Korea
- June 27, 2017
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea reaffirmed its position to engage in dialogue without worldwide interference with South Korea to achieve peace on the 67th anniversary of the USA war on the Asian peninsula. South Korea is using the Winter Olympics to connect with the North, but the rapprochement Seoul is seeking with Pyongyang is advancing poorly. Washington , Jun 27 India and the USA today strongly condemned North Korea's "continued provocations" and said that those who ... (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea reaffirmed its position to engage in dialogue without worldwide interference with South Korea to achieve peace on the 67th anniversary of the USA war on the Asian peninsula. South Korea is using the Winter Olympics to connect with the North, but the rapprochement Seoul is seeking with Pyongyang is advancing poorly. Washington , Jun 27 India and the USA today strongly condemned North Korea's "continued provocations" and said that those who ... (more...)
UK to probe widespread use of cladding after Grenfell Tower blaze
- June 27, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday there must be a "major national investigation" into the use of potentially flammable cladding fitted to high-rise towers across the country, as police formally identified a 5-year-old boy as one of youngest victims of London's Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday there must be a "major national investigation" into the use of potentially flammable cladding fitted to high-rise towers across the country, as police formally identified a 5-year-old boy as one of youngest victims of London's Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. (more...)
Chana dal: the latest entry in Oxford English Dictionary
- June 27, 2017
In 2016, Oxford Dictionaries had announced " post- truth " as its "Word of the Year". These words are especially linked to recent events in the United States, such as the last presidential campaign and issues around race and police shootings. (more...)
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- June 27, 2017
In 2016, Oxford Dictionaries had announced " post- truth " as its "Word of the Year". These words are especially linked to recent events in the United States, such as the last presidential campaign and issues around race and police shootings. (more...)
PlumChoice Expands Azure Services for Channel Partners
- June 27, 2017
Box runs its own data centers and backs up its data with Amazon Web Services, so putting some of that content on Microsoft Azure is an interesting move for all three companies. Box Inc says that it will also be able to use Microsoft Azure to expand the presence of Box Zones . Box Zones is now available only in eight countries. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Box runs its own data centers and backs up its data with Amazon Web Services, so putting some of that content on Microsoft Azure is an interesting move for all three companies. Box Inc says that it will also be able to use Microsoft Azure to expand the presence of Box Zones . Box Zones is now available only in eight countries. (more...)
Raikkonen prepared to sacrifice himself to help Vettel
- June 27, 2017
The Finn was the best non-Mercedes in the field, going 1.1 seconds slower than polesitter Lewis Hamilton on his way to a second-row Ferrari lockout, with team-mate Sebastian Vettel lining up in fourth for the race tomorrow. Maurizio Arrivabene says the reasoning behind the stewards' decisions "were not entirely clear" at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a race he feels went against Ferrari. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The Finn was the best non-Mercedes in the field, going 1.1 seconds slower than polesitter Lewis Hamilton on his way to a second-row Ferrari lockout, with team-mate Sebastian Vettel lining up in fourth for the race tomorrow. Maurizio Arrivabene says the reasoning behind the stewards' decisions "were not entirely clear" at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a race he feels went against Ferrari. (more...)
Arnold Schwarzenegger teams with French president to troll Trump on Twitter
- June 27, 2017
The French leader has been critical of Mr Trump over his withdrawal from the 196-nation Paris agreement on curbing global warming. So Macron and Schwarzenegger share similar views on the environment, and both have shown no hesitation at taking a public swipe at President Trump - a collaboration doesn't seem all that far-fetched. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The French leader has been critical of Mr Trump over his withdrawal from the 196-nation Paris agreement on curbing global warming. So Macron and Schwarzenegger share similar views on the environment, and both have shown no hesitation at taking a public swipe at President Trump - a collaboration doesn't seem all that far-fetched. (more...)
'Star Trek: Discovery': New Plot Details Emerge, Showrunners Cite Influences
- June 27, 2017
Following the big choice, Martin-Green's character is now with the Discovery under Captain Lorca, played by Jason Isaacs . Past series " Deep Space Nine", " Voyager " and " Enterprise " follow that pattern. Now he's taken on the job of directing an episode of the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery . We expect more details about the series to drop over the summer as the show nears its premiere. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Following the big choice, Martin-Green's character is now with the Discovery under Captain Lorca, played by Jason Isaacs . Past series " Deep Space Nine", " Voyager " and " Enterprise " follow that pattern. Now he's taken on the job of directing an episode of the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery . We expect more details about the series to drop over the summer as the show nears its premiere. (more...)
Jewish groups criticize Supreme Court travel ban decision
- June 27, 2017
The controversial travel ban introduced by US President Donald Trump will be partially implemented after a ruling by the Supreme Court. It said, the ruling would remain in force until the court hears the case in full in October. No. The justices agreed with the appeals courts that certain people should be allowed to come to the United States, as long as they have what the court called "a credible claim of a bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The controversial travel ban introduced by US President Donald Trump will be partially implemented after a ruling by the Supreme Court. It said, the ruling would remain in force until the court hears the case in full in October. No. The justices agreed with the appeals courts that certain people should be allowed to come to the United States, as long as they have what the court called "a credible claim of a bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States". (more...)
Paul After Cop Who Killed Philando Castile Is Acquitted
- June 27, 2017
While Leary didn't spell out the reasons for denying their request Friday to review Yanez's testimony, prominent Minnesota defense attorneys noted the jury's instructions when the trial began to listen carefully, take notes and rely on their memories. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
While Leary didn't spell out the reasons for denying their request Friday to review Yanez's testimony, prominent Minnesota defense attorneys noted the jury's instructions when the trial began to listen carefully, take notes and rely on their memories. (more...)
Trump, Religious Liberty Advocates Celebrate These Key High Court Opinions
- June 27, 2017
The reason for the state's refusal was an amendment to Missouri's Constitution which reads, "No money shall ever be taken from the public treasury, directly or indirectly, in aid of any church, sect or denomination of religion". Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Missouri, had applied for a grant to resurface the church's preschool playground, but was denied the money exclusively because it was associated with a church. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The reason for the state's refusal was an amendment to Missouri's Constitution which reads, "No money shall ever be taken from the public treasury, directly or indirectly, in aid of any church, sect or denomination of religion". Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Missouri, had applied for a grant to resurface the church's preschool playground, but was denied the money exclusively because it was associated with a church. (more...)
Missing 5-year-old Boy's Father Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
- June 27, 2017
Missing 5-year-old Aramazd Andressian Jr .is seen in family photos released April 24, 2017, by L.A. County sheriff's officials. Authorities say Andressian and Aramazd were last seen on April 20 when they visited Disneyland in Anaheim , California . (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Missing 5-year-old Aramazd Andressian Jr .is seen in family photos released April 24, 2017, by L.A. County sheriff's officials. Authorities say Andressian and Aramazd were last seen on April 20 when they visited Disneyland in Anaheim , California . (more...)
Trump takes another swipe at CNN following resignations
- June 27, 2017
About CNN CEO, Jeff Zucker, the producer said: "Just to give you some context, President Trump pulled out of the climate accords and for a day and a half we covered the climate accords". Rather, it meant that 'the story wasn't solid enough to publish as-is, ' one of the people briefed on the investigation said. According to an article posted by CNN in response to the incident, "These types of stories are typically reviewed by several departments within CNN - including fact-checkers, ... (more...)
- June 27, 2017
About CNN CEO, Jeff Zucker, the producer said: "Just to give you some context, President Trump pulled out of the climate accords and for a day and a half we covered the climate accords". Rather, it meant that 'the story wasn't solid enough to publish as-is, ' one of the people briefed on the investigation said. According to an article posted by CNN in response to the incident, "These types of stories are typically reviewed by several departments within CNN - including fact-checkers, ... (more...)
Key Takeaways from CBO Score of the Senate's ACA Replacement Plan
- June 27, 2017
Satisfying one group risks alienating another. She tweeted that she favors a bipartisan effort to fix Obama's statute but added , "CBO analysis shows Senate bill won't do it". He is viewed as the second-most-endangered GOP incumbent next year after Heller. SHAPIRO: Senators made some last-minute changes to the bill to address a potential problem that critics said could have led to further erosion in the individual insurance market. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Satisfying one group risks alienating another. She tweeted that she favors a bipartisan effort to fix Obama's statute but added , "CBO analysis shows Senate bill won't do it". He is viewed as the second-most-endangered GOP incumbent next year after Heller. SHAPIRO: Senators made some last-minute changes to the bill to address a potential problem that critics said could have led to further erosion in the individual insurance market. (more...)
Trump's travel ban: What they are saying about the Supreme Court decision
- June 27, 2017
The Supreme Court, however, is allowing a limited version of his ban on travel from six mostly Muslim countries to the US and will hear full arguments in October. HIAS - formerly known as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society - is among the plaintiffs suing Trump in one of the cases the Supreme Court agreed to take on. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The Supreme Court, however, is allowing a limited version of his ban on travel from six mostly Muslim countries to the US and will hear full arguments in October. HIAS - formerly known as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society - is among the plaintiffs suing Trump in one of the cases the Supreme Court agreed to take on. (more...)
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