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Arctic Blast to Bring ‘Major Cold Air’ to Midwest, Northeast: Forecasters
- November 07, 2019
The air spilling into the region behind the cold front will have Arctic origins, so it will be significantly colder than normal for this time of year. As shown in the image below, highs across the state range from the upper 40's across northern Iowa to the mid 50's across southern Iowa. Even colder weather is expected at night. (more...)
- November 07, 2019
The air spilling into the region behind the cold front will have Arctic origins, so it will be significantly colder than normal for this time of year. As shown in the image below, highs across the state range from the upper 40's across northern Iowa to the mid 50's across southern Iowa. Even colder weather is expected at night. (more...)
Saudis recruited Twitter workers to spy on thousands of users
- November 07, 2019
In a statement , Twitter thanked the FBI and the US Department of Justice for supporting the investigation. A complaint unsealed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco detailed a coordinated effort by Saudi government officials to recruit employees at the social media giant to look up the private data of thousands of Twitter accounts. (more...)
- November 07, 2019
In a statement , Twitter thanked the FBI and the US Department of Justice for supporting the investigation. A complaint unsealed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco detailed a coordinated effort by Saudi government officials to recruit employees at the social media giant to look up the private data of thousands of Twitter accounts. (more...)
Sheriff: 2 murder suspects that escaped California jail arrested by federal officials
- November 07, 2019
He faces a charge of attempted murder linked to the shooting of Martinez's girlfriend, who was wounded but survived. The men cut a hole through a bathroom ceiling, climbed through and then arrived at a back door that they kicked open. Cruz was killed in El Dorado Park, the Salinas Californian reported. He and an unnamed minor were charged with killing a man and attempting to murder his girlfriend after Salazar allegedly fired into the couple's auto with their 18-month-old child inside, ... (more...)
- November 07, 2019
He faces a charge of attempted murder linked to the shooting of Martinez's girlfriend, who was wounded but survived. The men cut a hole through a bathroom ceiling, climbed through and then arrived at a back door that they kicked open. Cruz was killed in El Dorado Park, the Salinas Californian reported. He and an unnamed minor were charged with killing a man and attempting to murder his girlfriend after Salazar allegedly fired into the couple's auto with their 18-month-old child inside, ... (more...)
Chile unrest / Chilean president refuses to resign over protests
- November 07, 2019
Hundreds of students poured into the district, looting a pharmacy and two banks and clashing with riot police as traffic ground to a halt. Small protests also occurred in other Chilean cities. On Wednesday, protesters called on demonstrators to expand their rallies to rich districts so far untouched by the wave of demonstrations, centering on a major shopping center. (more...)
- November 07, 2019
Hundreds of students poured into the district, looting a pharmacy and two banks and clashing with riot police as traffic ground to a halt. Small protests also occurred in other Chilean cities. On Wednesday, protesters called on demonstrators to expand their rallies to rich districts so far untouched by the wave of demonstrations, centering on a major shopping center. (more...)
O'Neill takes his leave of the NYPD
- November 07, 2019
Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea spoke at a press conference Monday alongside outgoing commissioner James O'Neill and Mayor Bill de Blasio. After O'Neill fired Officer Daniel Pantaleo for Garner's death, the city's largest police union responded by calling for his immediate resignation. (more...)
- November 07, 2019
Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea spoke at a press conference Monday alongside outgoing commissioner James O'Neill and Mayor Bill de Blasio. After O'Neill fired Officer Daniel Pantaleo for Garner's death, the city's largest police union responded by calling for his immediate resignation. (more...)
Facebook sued by California over user-data practices subpoenas
- November 07, 2019
A separate, multi-state antitrust investigation into Facebook is being led by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The filing said the social media giant was "failing to comply with lawfully issued subpoenas and interrogatories" for what the attorney general says involves "serious allegations of unlawful business practices by one of the richest companies in the world", referring to Facebook. (more...)
- November 07, 2019
A separate, multi-state antitrust investigation into Facebook is being led by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The filing said the social media giant was "failing to comply with lawfully issued subpoenas and interrogatories" for what the attorney general says involves "serious allegations of unlawful business practices by one of the richest companies in the world", referring to Facebook. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway: Trump 'needs to tweet like we need to eat'
- November 07, 2019
In one instance, Trump is even said to have retweeted an account tied to a foreign propaganda operation that tweeted: "We love you Mr. President!" "I keep hearing this name (Michael Esposito) but have no idea who this person is... Besides noting that Scavino has an unusual amount of power as the man who types Trump's directly dictated tweets, the article also says that Scavino drafts "hot", "medium", and "mild" versions of tweets for the president to approve. (more...)
- November 07, 2019
In one instance, Trump is even said to have retweeted an account tied to a foreign propaganda operation that tweeted: "We love you Mr. President!" "I keep hearing this name (Michael Esposito) but have no idea who this person is... Besides noting that Scavino has an unusual amount of power as the man who types Trump's directly dictated tweets, the article also says that Scavino drafts "hot", "medium", and "mild" versions of tweets for the president to approve. (more...)
Valean new Romanian EU Commissioner pick, sources say
- November 06, 2019
Three previous nominees from Romania's previous Social Democratic government had been rejected by the bloc amid uncertainty over whether a new center-right minority cabinet would win parliamentary approval. An MEP since 2007 and vice president of the European Parliament in 2014-19, she must still face questioning by the parliament's Legal Committee. "She [von der Leyen] also encourages the United Kingdom prime minister to propose female candidates, given von der Leyen's objective to have ... (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Three previous nominees from Romania's previous Social Democratic government had been rejected by the bloc amid uncertainty over whether a new center-right minority cabinet would win parliamentary approval. An MEP since 2007 and vice president of the European Parliament in 2014-19, she must still face questioning by the parliament's Legal Committee. "She [von der Leyen] also encourages the United Kingdom prime minister to propose female candidates, given von der Leyen's objective to have ... (more...)
Tom Watson quits as Labour deputy leader and steps down as MP
- November 06, 2019
I will spend this election fighting for brilliant Labour candidates and a better future for our country. He added: "Our many shared interests are less well known than our political differences, but I will continue to devote myself to the things we often talk about" - including gambling regulation, stopping press intrusion and campaigns on public health. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
I will spend this election fighting for brilliant Labour candidates and a better future for our country. He added: "Our many shared interests are less well known than our political differences, but I will continue to devote myself to the things we often talk about" - including gambling regulation, stopping press intrusion and campaigns on public health. (more...)
Democrat claims victory as Kentucky governor's race remains tight
- November 06, 2019
Matt Bevin was on the ballot - and the 31% that Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes predicted days before the election. "The increase in Governors race was at least 15 points, and maybe 20!" Despite the last pre-election poll showing the candidates tied at 46%, Bevin was bullish going into the election, telling the New York Times last month that he anticipated winning the election by between six and 10 points. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Matt Bevin was on the ballot - and the 31% that Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes predicted days before the election. "The increase in Governors race was at least 15 points, and maybe 20!" Despite the last pre-election poll showing the candidates tied at 46%, Bevin was bullish going into the election, telling the New York Times last month that he anticipated winning the election by between six and 10 points. (more...)
Yemen government reaches deal with separatists
- November 06, 2019
The top United Nations official in Yemen has welcomed an agreement to end infighting between the Government and separatist allies in the south of the country, known as the Southern Transitional Council, signed on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia. The south was an independent state before being forcibly unified in 1990 and the STC has said it wants to regain its lost status. "The question is, can they be temporarily reined in". (more...)
- November 06, 2019
The top United Nations official in Yemen has welcomed an agreement to end infighting between the Government and separatist allies in the south of the country, known as the Southern Transitional Council, signed on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia. The south was an independent state before being forcibly unified in 1990 and the STC has said it wants to regain its lost status. "The question is, can they be temporarily reined in". (more...)
Netherlands military police investigating ‘suspicious situation’ aboard plane
- November 06, 2019
The details of the situation are still unclear. The plane was reportedly an Air Europa flight to Madrid due to depart from pier D3 at about 7pm. Local media cited multiple unnamed security service sources as saying the situation was a hostage taking, but there was no official confirmation. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
The details of the situation are still unclear. The plane was reportedly an Air Europa flight to Madrid due to depart from pier D3 at about 7pm. Local media cited multiple unnamed security service sources as saying the situation was a hostage taking, but there was no official confirmation. (more...)
Weather Authority: What is a Snow Squall Warning?
- November 06, 2019
After that, high pressure and even a warm front will move in on Thursday afternoon to clear out the skies and start warming up the temperatures. "Much of the area will see 2-4" of snow, with lesser amounts south and maybe locally higher amounts northwest of Milwaukee. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
After that, high pressure and even a warm front will move in on Thursday afternoon to clear out the skies and start warming up the temperatures. "Much of the area will see 2-4" of snow, with lesser amounts south and maybe locally higher amounts northwest of Milwaukee. (more...)
WhatsApp users can decide if they want to join a group
- November 06, 2019
Tightening the noose, the government has also sought suggestions from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to discuss safety issues related to e-payments service plans of social media companies like WhatsApp . (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Tightening the noose, the government has also sought suggestions from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to discuss safety issues related to e-payments service plans of social media companies like WhatsApp . (more...)
Regulators should work together on certifying Boeing 737 MAX -IATA's de Juniac
- November 06, 2019
The worldwide aerospace big expects the United States aviation regulator FAA to approve its modifications in 737 Max aircraft by year-end. The global suspension of 737 Max flights in March has expense Boeing billions of dollars and pressured it onto the defensive above its basic safety history. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
The worldwide aerospace big expects the United States aviation regulator FAA to approve its modifications in 737 Max aircraft by year-end. The global suspension of 737 Max flights in March has expense Boeing billions of dollars and pressured it onto the defensive above its basic safety history. (more...)
Cyclist who flipped off US president wins local election
- November 06, 2019
Herndon-based Akima, a government contractor where she had worked as a marketing executive for six months, fired her saying the photo barred its Internet-use policy. "It's feeling fantastic, it's feeling surreal", Briskman told The Washington Post Tuesday night. But she acknowledged that her notoriety helped her raise US$150,000 for the race. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Herndon-based Akima, a government contractor where she had worked as a marketing executive for six months, fired her saying the photo barred its Internet-use policy. "It's feeling fantastic, it's feeling surreal", Briskman told The Washington Post Tuesday night. But she acknowledged that her notoriety helped her raise US$150,000 for the race. (more...)
General election 2019: What does Alun Cairns' resignation mean?
- November 06, 2019
Mr Cairns claims he had been unaware of former staff member Ross England's role in the collapsed trial until after the story broke last week. Given your long service as secretary of state, you can be proud of your record of delivery for the people of Wales , in particular in ensuring the abolition of tolls on the Severn bridges. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Mr Cairns claims he had been unaware of former staff member Ross England's role in the collapsed trial until after the story broke last week. Given your long service as secretary of state, you can be proud of your record of delivery for the people of Wales , in particular in ensuring the abolition of tolls on the Severn bridges. (more...)
Goff denied the suppression of Russia's interference report
- November 06, 2019
The document was reportedly finalized in March and referred to Johnson's office in mid-October. "It is a longstanding agreement that the Prime Minister will endeavour to respond within ten days". We deplore them all. In the Commons, shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry asked: 'What on earth do they have to hide?' Moscow has long denied allegations of hacking and meddling in foreign elections through social media disinformation campaigns, which are thought to be piloted by its GRU ... (more...)
- November 06, 2019
The document was reportedly finalized in March and referred to Johnson's office in mid-October. "It is a longstanding agreement that the Prime Minister will endeavour to respond within ten days". We deplore them all. In the Commons, shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry asked: 'What on earth do they have to hide?' Moscow has long denied allegations of hacking and meddling in foreign elections through social media disinformation campaigns, which are thought to be piloted by its GRU ... (more...)
USA energy Main Perry Won't testify in Trump impeachment Question
- November 06, 2019
Third, he feared the affect the leaked transcript could have on the Ukrainian perceptions of the US-Ukraine relationship. But what they said is he's an Obama person, it was involved with Brennan, Susan Rice which means Obama, but he was like a big anti-Trump person. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Third, he feared the affect the leaked transcript could have on the Ukrainian perceptions of the US-Ukraine relationship. But what they said is he's an Obama person, it was involved with Brennan, Susan Rice which means Obama, but he was like a big anti-Trump person. (more...)
Queen has switched to faux-fur, senior dresser reveals UK
- November 06, 2019
Kelly's book " The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe " was released October 29. According to the Queen's dressmaker and confidante Angela Kelly's new book titled, " The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen , the Dresser and the Wardrobe", Queen Elizabeth has vowed to switch to faux fur. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Kelly's book " The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe " was released October 29. According to the Queen's dressmaker and confidante Angela Kelly's new book titled, " The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen , the Dresser and the Wardrobe", Queen Elizabeth has vowed to switch to faux fur. (more...)
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