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United tightens rules for emotional support animals
- February 01, 2018
According to an Instagram account run in the peacock's name, the bird and its owner spent six hours trying to board the flight, and eventually made alternative arrangements. Birds of a feather may flock together, but not on United Airlines . Federal laws require airlines to permit passengers with disabilities to travel with service and emotional support animals in the cabin, though airlines can require a statement from a licensed mental health professional documenting the passenger's ... (more...)
- February 01, 2018
According to an Instagram account run in the peacock's name, the bird and its owner spent six hours trying to board the flight, and eventually made alternative arrangements. Birds of a feather may flock together, but not on United Airlines . Federal laws require airlines to permit passengers with disabilities to travel with service and emotional support animals in the cabin, though airlines can require a statement from a licensed mental health professional documenting the passenger's ... (more...)
Severe storm leaves 950 miners trapped underground
- February 01, 2018
James Wellsted, a spokesman for the firm, said the thunderstorm had resulted in a power outage, which had stopped the shaft lift from working. The Association of Minerowkers and Construction Union (Amcu) said that approximately 40 workers at Shaft 2 had been rescued and brought back to the surface, the remaining 900 at Shaft 3 still remain underground. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
James Wellsted, a spokesman for the firm, said the thunderstorm had resulted in a power outage, which had stopped the shaft lift from working. The Association of Minerowkers and Construction Union (Amcu) said that approximately 40 workers at Shaft 2 had been rescued and brought back to the surface, the remaining 900 at Shaft 3 still remain underground. (more...)
Black faculty tennis star says white participant was racist
- February 01, 2018
Wilson brilliantly ended the post with "Black Twitter , do ya thang" and Black Twitter didn't disappoint. Doug Gillin , Director of Athletics said the suspension is based on the review of the incident that took place after the men's tennis match. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Wilson brilliantly ended the post with "Black Twitter , do ya thang" and Black Twitter didn't disappoint. Doug Gillin , Director of Athletics said the suspension is based on the review of the incident that took place after the men's tennis match. (more...)
Yr Old Jewish Boy Attacked in Paris Suburb by Teenage Anti-Semites
- February 01, 2018
That exodus has since slowed, but a spate of anti-Semitic attacks since have continued to frighten one of Europe's biggest Jewish communities, numbering an estimated half a million. The report by the trust, a charity that monitors anti-Semitism , found no obvious single cause behind the trend. The figures reveal there were 145 violent anti-Semitic assaults reported 2017, an increase of 34% from the 108 violent incidents recorded in 2016 and the highest number CST has ever recorded in this ... (more...)
- February 01, 2018
That exodus has since slowed, but a spate of anti-Semitic attacks since have continued to frighten one of Europe's biggest Jewish communities, numbering an estimated half a million. The report by the trust, a charity that monitors anti-Semitism , found no obvious single cause behind the trend. The figures reveal there were 145 violent anti-Semitic assaults reported 2017, an increase of 34% from the 108 violent incidents recorded in 2016 and the highest number CST has ever recorded in this ... (more...)
White House Chief of Staff : Nunes Memo Will Be Released Soon
- February 01, 2018
The FBI has publicly challenged a push by Republican lawmakers to release a controversial memo which purports to show anti-Trump bias at the agency. Nunes infamously last March claimed there were FISA abuses he had discovered, and ran to the White House supposedly to share them with the president - the White House reportedly had given him that information. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
The FBI has publicly challenged a push by Republican lawmakers to release a controversial memo which purports to show anti-Trump bias at the agency. Nunes infamously last March claimed there were FISA abuses he had discovered, and ran to the White House supposedly to share them with the president - the White House reportedly had given him that information. (more...)
Istanbul orders release of Amnesty International leader
- February 01, 2018
Taner Kılıç has been in custody since his arrest last June on terrorism-related charges. Following the 2016 failed coup, Turkey introduced a state of emergency which was renewed last month for the sixth time. Devastated for them and for what this means for Turkey's rule of law. Ten other activists are also on trial. Mr Kilic was accused of using an encrypted messaging application called Bylock that the Turkish government said was used by followers of the US-based Islamic preacher ... (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Taner Kılıç has been in custody since his arrest last June on terrorism-related charges. Following the 2016 failed coup, Turkey introduced a state of emergency which was renewed last month for the sixth time. Devastated for them and for what this means for Turkey's rule of law. Ten other activists are also on trial. Mr Kilic was accused of using an encrypted messaging application called Bylock that the Turkish government said was used by followers of the US-based Islamic preacher ... (more...)
Hong Kong to ban ivory sales
- February 01, 2018
It would later extend to ivory acquired before 1975, and finally traders would have to dispose of their stock by 2021. But other lawmakers pointed out that Hong Kong's traders have had nearly 30 years to get out of the business since the global ban went into effect, and noted that they would have until the end of 2021 to do so under the new law. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
It would later extend to ivory acquired before 1975, and finally traders would have to dispose of their stock by 2021. But other lawmakers pointed out that Hong Kong's traders have had nearly 30 years to get out of the business since the global ban went into effect, and noted that they would have until the end of 2021 to do so under the new law. (more...)
AT&T +4% as Q4 tops expectations and guidance looks strong
- February 01, 2018
The company said 2.7 million of those new customers were in the United States, more than the 2.2 million the Street had expected. The company said as well that it had it lowest fourth quarter cancellation rate by subscribers than for any previous fourth quarter. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
The company said 2.7 million of those new customers were in the United States, more than the 2.2 million the Street had expected. The company said as well that it had it lowest fourth quarter cancellation rate by subscribers than for any previous fourth quarter. (more...)
May says will give parliament 'appropriate analysis' before Brexit deal vote
- February 01, 2018
The document leaked to Buzzfeed this week was prepared this month, January 2018. During the referendum, Leave backers pointed to the prospect of new FTAs with the US, China and other countries as a key motivation for leaving the EU and its customs union, which prevents member states signing individual trade deals. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
The document leaked to Buzzfeed this week was prepared this month, January 2018. During the referendum, Leave backers pointed to the prospect of new FTAs with the US, China and other countries as a key motivation for leaving the EU and its customs union, which prevents member states signing individual trade deals. (more...)
Not done 'intentionally': Apple on older iPhones slowdown
- February 01, 2018
The news comes as Apple shares have been under pressure on concern about weaker-then-expected iPhone X sales ahead of its earnings report on Thursday. UBS Analysts commented, " Apple earnings should handily beat December quarter expectations, but March guidance could moderately disappoint". "The consumers, on an average, are probably on their third or fourth iPhone and are willing to pay for the Apple ecosystem which is much stronger in the United States than, for example, in ... (more...)
- February 01, 2018
The news comes as Apple shares have been under pressure on concern about weaker-then-expected iPhone X sales ahead of its earnings report on Thursday. UBS Analysts commented, " Apple earnings should handily beat December quarter expectations, but March guidance could moderately disappoint". "The consumers, on an average, are probably on their third or fourth iPhone and are willing to pay for the Apple ecosystem which is much stronger in the United States than, for example, in ... (more...)
Michael Wolff: Nikki Haley 'appears to have embraced' rumors of Trump affair
- February 01, 2018
In an interview with, Wolff rebuffed the notion that Haley was "distraught" by the claim , saying she has instead " embraced it". "I've never talked once to the president about my future and I am never alone with him", Haley said. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
In an interview with, Wolff rebuffed the notion that Haley was "distraught" by the claim , saying she has instead " embraced it". "I've never talked once to the president about my future and I am never alone with him", Haley said. (more...)
Hong Kong goes down in Economist democracy rankings
- February 01, 2018
Asian democracies had a tumultuous year. Canada is one of only 19 countries with a "full" democracy, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit . Another 40 countries, representing 34.2% of the world's population, are classified as "partly free". "China's president, Xi Jinping, has presided over a media crackdown since he took power in 2012, including tough censorship of social media and the arrest of hundreds of dissidents", said EIU of the country, which ranked joint 154th in a separate ... (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Asian democracies had a tumultuous year. Canada is one of only 19 countries with a "full" democracy, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit . Another 40 countries, representing 34.2% of the world's population, are classified as "partly free". "China's president, Xi Jinping, has presided over a media crackdown since he took power in 2012, including tough censorship of social media and the arrest of hundreds of dissidents", said EIU of the country, which ranked joint 154th in a separate ... (more...)
WCIU Celebrates Black History Month With Special
- February 01, 2018
On Feb. 25, the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) will celebrate black history at the Brazos Valley African American Museum. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in education in 1961, Washington continued his basketball career, later playing for the original Harlem Globetrotters. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
On Feb. 25, the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) will celebrate black history at the Brazos Valley African American Museum. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in education in 1961, Washington continued his basketball career, later playing for the original Harlem Globetrotters. (more...)
Proteas won't live in the moment in the ODIs … sort of
- February 01, 2018
India vs South Africa, 1st ODI, latest update: Pandya brought back into the attack, with the momentum starting to shift in India's favour right now. Even the South African greats thought the pitch was a bad advertisement for Test cricket. "So this could be an option going ahead", Kohli said. We have a pool of three Test openers: Murali Vijay, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
India vs South Africa, 1st ODI, latest update: Pandya brought back into the attack, with the momentum starting to shift in India's favour right now. Even the South African greats thought the pitch was a bad advertisement for Test cricket. "So this could be an option going ahead", Kohli said. We have a pool of three Test openers: Murali Vijay, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan. (more...)
Warriors could get meeting with LeBron James if max offer available
- February 01, 2018
ESPN reported on Thursday that Golden State could secure an offseason meeting with James if they free up salary cap space and offer him a max contract. If the move was to go ahead, the Warriors would have to offload players such as Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala as well as persuading Durant to take a pay cut. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
ESPN reported on Thursday that Golden State could secure an offseason meeting with James if they free up salary cap space and offer him a max contract. If the move was to go ahead, the Warriors would have to offload players such as Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala as well as persuading Durant to take a pay cut. (more...)
UN Ambassador Danon slams publication of UN settlements 'blacklist'
- February 01, 2018
Officials said the companies names were not mentioned under huge pressure exerted by both the United States and Israel, especially by American Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley and her Israeli counterpart Danny Danon. The "blacklist" is a database compiled by the UN Human Rights Council and includes American companies such as Caterpillar, TripAdvisor, Priceline.com and Airbnb. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Officials said the companies names were not mentioned under huge pressure exerted by both the United States and Israel, especially by American Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley and her Israeli counterpart Danny Danon. The "blacklist" is a database compiled by the UN Human Rights Council and includes American companies such as Caterpillar, TripAdvisor, Priceline.com and Airbnb. (more...)
Budget 2018-19: Jaitley focuses on Agriculture, Rural Economy, Healthcare
- February 01, 2018
Before announcing the changes in the income tax slabs, Arun Jaitley gave analysis of increased Indian tax payers and what is in future's kitty for them. For senior citizens, exemption of interest income on bank deposits raised to Rs 50,000. The Finance Minister had promised in his first Budget to reduce the corporate tax rate to 25 percent from 30 percent and remove all tax sops in a phased manner. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Before announcing the changes in the income tax slabs, Arun Jaitley gave analysis of increased Indian tax payers and what is in future's kitty for them. For senior citizens, exemption of interest income on bank deposits raised to Rs 50,000. The Finance Minister had promised in his first Budget to reduce the corporate tax rate to 25 percent from 30 percent and remove all tax sops in a phased manner. (more...)
Heavenly show to feature trifecta of super blue moon, eclipse
- February 01, 2018
Tonight, the Earth is between the sun and the moon , which means our planet is casting a shadow across the lunar surface. A blue moon , meanwhile, does not refer to hue, but refers to the second full moon of the calendar month. The moon's orbit is not perfectly circular, meaning its distance from Earth varies as it goes through one cycle. A super moon . A blue moon . (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Tonight, the Earth is between the sun and the moon , which means our planet is casting a shadow across the lunar surface. A blue moon , meanwhile, does not refer to hue, but refers to the second full moon of the calendar month. The moon's orbit is not perfectly circular, meaning its distance from Earth varies as it goes through one cycle. A super moon . A blue moon . (more...)
Union Budget for 2018-19 to be presented tomorrow
- February 01, 2018
It will be the first post-GST budget and more importantly - the last union budget before 2019 general elections. Developers say the demand in real estate sector can be revived only by rationalising the GST of 12% on under-construction properties, which is too high and ultimately hits the property buyers. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
It will be the first post-GST budget and more importantly - the last union budget before 2019 general elections. Developers say the demand in real estate sector can be revived only by rationalising the GST of 12% on under-construction properties, which is too high and ultimately hits the property buyers. (more...)
Poland's Senate Passes Bill Against Linking Polish State To Nazi Crimes
- February 01, 2018
The law has earned quick condemnation from the United States and Israel. The approval of the bill comes just days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by telephone with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and the two agreed that teams from both countries would open an immediate dialogue in order to try to reach an understanding regarding the legislation. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
The law has earned quick condemnation from the United States and Israel. The approval of the bill comes just days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by telephone with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and the two agreed that teams from both countries would open an immediate dialogue in order to try to reach an understanding regarding the legislation. (more...)
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