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Cuomo announces executive action banning sale of flavored e-cigarettes
- September 19, 2019
Gov. Cuomo tweeted the news and noted that State police and the New York Department of Health will "ramp up enforcement against retailers who sell to underage youth" and he will continue to "advance legislation to eliminate deceptive marketing of e-cigarettes" to young people. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Gov. Cuomo tweeted the news and noted that State police and the New York Department of Health will "ramp up enforcement against retailers who sell to underage youth" and he will continue to "advance legislation to eliminate deceptive marketing of e-cigarettes" to young people. (more...)
Blast outside president rally in central Afghanistan kills at least 24
- September 19, 2019
No one immediately claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack, but both Taliban and Islamic State group are active in eastern Afghanistan. But these figures pale in comparison to Afghan deaths, which are estimated at 30,000 since the surge, mostly in insurgent attacks. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
No one immediately claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack, but both Taliban and Islamic State group are active in eastern Afghanistan. But these figures pale in comparison to Afghan deaths, which are estimated at 30,000 since the surge, mostly in insurgent attacks. (more...)
Data on nearly every Ecuadorean citizen leaked
- September 19, 2019
The small South American nation is home to just over 17 million people, meaning almost everyone could have been exposed - but it is not clear if anyone has gotten their hands on the data. The data includes national identity card numbers, tax identification numbers and even names of relatives. As CNN reports , a federal police unit raided the home of Novaestrat's legal representative, William Roberto G., where they seized electronic devices and computers. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
The small South American nation is home to just over 17 million people, meaning almost everyone could have been exposed - but it is not clear if anyone has gotten their hands on the data. The data includes national identity card numbers, tax identification numbers and even names of relatives. As CNN reports , a federal police unit raided the home of Novaestrat's legal representative, William Roberto G., where they seized electronic devices and computers. (more...)
No GOP victory lap over Lewandowski hearing, just Trump lap dogs Featured
- September 19, 2019
Lewandowski has been directed not to testify about them". Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), chair of the House Judiciary Committee , began the hearing by saying Lewandowski had "vital information about presidential obstruction". Senate in his home state of New Hampshire. " You don't see it", the CNN host said. He specifically says he's not invoking executive privilege-to which Nadler basically replies good, because you can't-but repeatedly says that the White House told him not ... (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Lewandowski has been directed not to testify about them". Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), chair of the House Judiciary Committee , began the hearing by saying Lewandowski had "vital information about presidential obstruction". Senate in his home state of New Hampshire. " You don't see it", the CNN host said. He specifically says he's not invoking executive privilege-to which Nadler basically replies good, because you can't-but repeatedly says that the White House told him not ... (more...)
Attorneys general balk at Purdue Pharma bankruptcy filing
- September 19, 2019
Purdue's top executives met late Sunday to approve the bankruptcy filing , which was made in a federal court in White Plains, New York. Purdue is seeking bankruptcy after thousands of cities and counties sued the company and others alleging their opioid marketing played a role in a national crisis. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Purdue's top executives met late Sunday to approve the bankruptcy filing , which was made in a federal court in White Plains, New York. Purdue is seeking bankruptcy after thousands of cities and counties sued the company and others alleging their opioid marketing played a role in a national crisis. (more...)
Taliban 'Committed' to Agreement with US: Spokesman
- September 19, 2019
Trump had cancelled the talks. Apparently, he succeeded in scuttling the meeting at Camp David. But whenever talks resume, the United States pushes new preconditions. Therefore, they will not only mount up their attacks but also find other ways of putting pressure on the US. "Trump called off the talks unilaterally and it was surprising for the Taliban, too". (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Trump had cancelled the talks. Apparently, he succeeded in scuttling the meeting at Camp David. But whenever talks resume, the United States pushes new preconditions. Therefore, they will not only mount up their attacks but also find other ways of putting pressure on the US. "Trump called off the talks unilaterally and it was surprising for the Taliban, too". (more...)
Korea says talks with U.S. could resume in a 'few weeks'
- September 19, 2019
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un sent a letter to President Donald in August detailing his willingness to meet the USA leader for yet another summit, a South Korean newspaper reported Sunday. The pair agreed to restart working-level dialogue throughout an impromptu assembly on the DMZ in June, and Pyongyang final week provided to carry these talks in late September, a transfer the U.S. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un sent a letter to President Donald in August detailing his willingness to meet the USA leader for yet another summit, a South Korean newspaper reported Sunday. The pair agreed to restart working-level dialogue throughout an impromptu assembly on the DMZ in June, and Pyongyang final week provided to carry these talks in late September, a transfer the U.S. (more...)
Snowden: 'I'd like to return to the United States'
- September 19, 2019
Snowden, whose memoirs will be published this Tuesday, has been living in Russian Federation since 2013 after he revealed details of secret surveillance programmes by U.S. "What I'm asking for is a fair trial. I'm not asking for a pass", Snowden continued. "What I'm soliciting for is an efficient trial". And this is the bottom line that any American should require. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Snowden, whose memoirs will be published this Tuesday, has been living in Russian Federation since 2013 after he revealed details of secret surveillance programmes by U.S. "What I'm asking for is a fair trial. I'm not asking for a pass", Snowden continued. "What I'm soliciting for is an efficient trial". And this is the bottom line that any American should require. (more...)
Facebook to train AI systems using police video
- September 19, 2019
Facebook said it removed over 26 million pieces of content related to ISIS and al-Qaeda in the last two years and 99 per cent of extremist content was removed before it was reported. When people search for these terms in the United States, they are directed to Life After Hate , an organization founded by former violent extremists that provides crisis intervention, education, support groups and outreach. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Facebook said it removed over 26 million pieces of content related to ISIS and al-Qaeda in the last two years and 99 per cent of extremist content was removed before it was reported. When people search for these terms in the United States, they are directed to Life After Hate , an organization founded by former violent extremists that provides crisis intervention, education, support groups and outreach. (more...)
Navy Confirms Existence of 'Unidentified' Flying Objects Seen in Leaked Footage
- September 19, 2019
As such, a spokesperson told Motherboard that "the Navy considers the phenomena contained/depicted in those three videos as unidentified ". The statement has been corroborated with other media outlets. That the eerie footage had emerged along with revelations about a secret and since-shelved Pentagon division known as the Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program did not exactly staunch speculation that a less-earthly culprit was to blame for these "incursions". (more...)
- September 19, 2019
As such, a spokesperson told Motherboard that "the Navy considers the phenomena contained/depicted in those three videos as unidentified ". The statement has been corroborated with other media outlets. That the eerie footage had emerged along with revelations about a secret and since-shelved Pentagon division known as the Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program did not exactly staunch speculation that a less-earthly culprit was to blame for these "incursions". (more...)
It looks like Iran hit Saudis, no military option yet
- September 19, 2019
He also re-imposed and escalated sanctions on Iran that sent the country's economy into freefall, including targeting its oil exports. The latest from Energy Information Agency says during the first half of this year, the USA received about 18,000 barrels of crude oil from the Saudi, which is down from 35,600 the first half of 2017. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
He also re-imposed and escalated sanctions on Iran that sent the country's economy into freefall, including targeting its oil exports. The latest from Energy Information Agency says during the first half of this year, the USA received about 18,000 barrels of crude oil from the Saudi, which is down from 35,600 the first half of 2017. (more...)
New York State First to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
- September 19, 2019
Earlier this month, the MI administration became the first administration in the United States to introduce a ban on the popular replacement of traditional cigarettes. Michigan's ban specifically included menthol flavored products but excluded tobacco flavored items. "Never would I have stopped smoking without them", she said. (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Earlier this month, the MI administration became the first administration in the United States to introduce a ban on the popular replacement of traditional cigarettes. Michigan's ban specifically included menthol flavored products but excluded tobacco flavored items. "Never would I have stopped smoking without them", she said. (more...)
Trump Cancels California's Auto Pollution Rules
- September 19, 2019
Within weeks, the Trump administration is expected to publish a national federal rule that significantly weakens Obama-era standards for tailpipe emissions of carbon dioxide, the leading greenhouse gas fueling climate change . Talking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route in San Francisco, Trump addressed the state's problem with homelessness , saying, "We can't let Los Angeles, San Francisco and numerous other cities destroy themselves by allowing what's happening". (more...)
- September 19, 2019
Within weeks, the Trump administration is expected to publish a national federal rule that significantly weakens Obama-era standards for tailpipe emissions of carbon dioxide, the leading greenhouse gas fueling climate change . Talking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route in San Francisco, Trump addressed the state's problem with homelessness , saying, "We can't let Los Angeles, San Francisco and numerous other cities destroy themselves by allowing what's happening". (more...)
Pakistan denies airspace access to PM Modi's plane, India slams 'old habit'
- September 18, 2019
He said he will "forcefully present the Kashmir issue like never before" at the UN General Assembly session next week. A planned march by some political and religious parties towards the Line of Control with India was postponed early this week after Khan asked them to postpone it till his address at the UN General Assembly on September 27. (more...)
- September 18, 2019
He said he will "forcefully present the Kashmir issue like never before" at the UN General Assembly session next week. A planned march by some political and religious parties towards the Line of Control with India was postponed early this week after Khan asked them to postpone it till his address at the UN General Assembly on September 27. (more...)
Iranian president's visit to United Nations meeting in NY may be canceled
- September 18, 2019
This logic seems clear, given that if you can't trust someone with a Sharpie and a weather map , you probably shouldn't trust them with the most powerful-and certainly most well-funded-military in the world. Strategic Petroleum Reserve - an option he placed on the table after Saturday's attacks in Saudi Arabia disrupted oil production and increased crude prices. (more...)
- September 18, 2019
This logic seems clear, given that if you can't trust someone with a Sharpie and a weather map , you probably shouldn't trust them with the most powerful-and certainly most well-funded-military in the world. Strategic Petroleum Reserve - an option he placed on the table after Saturday's attacks in Saudi Arabia disrupted oil production and increased crude prices. (more...)
Blast kills dozens at election rally for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
- September 18, 2019
Taliban commanders have vowed to intensify clashes with the Afghan and foreign forces to dissuade people from voting in the September 28 presidential election, when Ghani will bid for a second five-year term. He says there are women and children among those killed and wounded. The delegation, comprised of members of the Taliban's political bureau based in Qatar, visited Tehran on Monday for talks with senior Iranian officials on the latest developments surrounding the Afghan peace process, ... (more...)
- September 18, 2019
Taliban commanders have vowed to intensify clashes with the Afghan and foreign forces to dissuade people from voting in the September 28 presidential election, when Ghani will bid for a second five-year term. He says there are women and children among those killed and wounded. The delegation, comprised of members of the Taliban's political bureau based in Qatar, visited Tehran on Monday for talks with senior Iranian officials on the latest developments surrounding the Afghan peace process, ... (more...)
Trump names hostage envoy Robert O’Brien as next national security adviser
- September 18, 2019
Donald Trump has tapped Robert O'Brien, the envoy for hostage affairs at the state department , to be his national security adviser, capping a short search following John Bolton's exit from the White House earlier this month. O'Brien had previously worked with Bolton during George W. Bush's administration. In 2005, he was nominated and confirmed to be the USA alternate representative to the United Nations, while Bolton was US ambassador to the United Nations. (more...)
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- September 18, 2019
Donald Trump has tapped Robert O'Brien, the envoy for hostage affairs at the state department , to be his national security adviser, capping a short search following John Bolton's exit from the White House earlier this month. O'Brien had previously worked with Bolton during George W. Bush's administration. In 2005, he was nominated and confirmed to be the USA alternate representative to the United Nations, while Bolton was US ambassador to the United Nations. (more...)
E-cigarettes banned, Railway employees to get 78 days' bonus
- September 18, 2019
Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar and Nirmala Sitharaman at the press briefing after Cabinet meeting today. E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that produce aerosol by heating a solution containing nicotine, which is the addictive substance in combustible cigarettes. (more...)
- September 18, 2019
Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar and Nirmala Sitharaman at the press briefing after Cabinet meeting today. E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that produce aerosol by heating a solution containing nicotine, which is the addictive substance in combustible cigarettes. (more...)
"30 years is too long": Israel election a reckoning for Netanyahu
- September 18, 2019
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country's election is going to be "very close". He beseeched supporters to vote to stave off the prospect of a left-wing government he says will endanger Israel's security. "We will stand united in the missions ahead for Likud and for Israel", he said. "We have the basic principal of standing by the party leader who was elected in the party primary, which is why we won't take action against Netanyahu", said lawmaker Micky Zohar, a ... (more...)
- September 18, 2019
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country's election is going to be "very close". He beseeched supporters to vote to stave off the prospect of a left-wing government he says will endanger Israel's security. "We will stand united in the missions ahead for Likud and for Israel", he said. "We have the basic principal of standing by the party leader who was elected in the party primary, which is why we won't take action against Netanyahu", said lawmaker Micky Zohar, a ... (more...)
Australian bushwalker rescued after two days in Queensland wilderness with broken leg
- September 18, 2019
Neil Parker broke his leg in half and fractured his wrist in the tumble while walking by himself in Cabbage Tree Creek on Mount Nebo, northwest of Brisbane . "I just couldn't believe it". Parker, who is a seasoned bushwalking guide, used his hiking sticks to splint his leg. I was thinking that I was never going to get there. (more...)
- September 18, 2019
Neil Parker broke his leg in half and fractured his wrist in the tumble while walking by himself in Cabbage Tree Creek on Mount Nebo, northwest of Brisbane . "I just couldn't believe it". Parker, who is a seasoned bushwalking guide, used his hiking sticks to splint his leg. I was thinking that I was never going to get there. (more...)
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