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A Maltese Journalist Who Reported on the Panama Papers Has Been Killed by a Car Bomb
Time - 17 Oct 2017 04:08
Malta's prime minister called Daphne Caruana Galizia's killing a "barbaric attack" and an assault on freedom of expression
Right after claiming he killed ObamaCare, Trump calls the resulting premium hikes 'an ObamaCare mess'
The Week - 17 Oct 2017 05:45
On Monday, President Trump told reporters that ObamaCare is dead, killed by his executive orders last week. Because he ended the cost-sharing reductions (CSRs) to insurance companies, used to subsidize health care for mi...
Celebs, Rights Groups Appalled By Trump's Reported Quip That Pence Wants To Hang Gays
The Huffington Post - 17 Oct 2017 05:32
"This is not normal, this is not normal, this is not normal."
Man with disturbingly lewd face tattoo busted for sexual assault
New York Post - 17 Oct 2017 04:21
An Ohio man with an unusual tattoo on his forehead has been charged for his involvement in a sex crime two years ago. Christopher Wilson, 37, was arrested Saturday night and charged with sexual imposition and assault, Fo...
LARRY SUMMERS: The new argument for Trump's tax plan is 'dishonest, incompetent and absurd'
Business Insider - 17 Oct 2017 15:30
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Larry Summers, the former Treasury Secretary and director of the National Economic Council,took aim Tuesday at the Trump administration's tax plan. The target of Summers' ire wasa new paper ...
California's Wildfires Have Become Bigger, Deadlier, and More Costly. Here's Why
Time - 17 Oct 2017 09:29
Factors from human settlement to climate change mean that California's fire season will only get worse
Canada's bank regulator toughens mortgage qualifying rules
American Banker - 17 Oct 2017 23:08
Canada's banking regulator released final rules that will make it tougher for borrowers to take on uninsured mortgages, adding to a growing list of measures to rein in the nation's housing markets.
Melissa Etheridge on Her Marijuana Arrest: 'I Feel Like a Rock Star Now' (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety - 17 Oct 2017 05:22
Melissa Etheridge says she feels like a "rock star now" that she's been arrested for marijuana possession. "I'm in good company," the singer tells Variety, referring to others like Paul McCartney, Snoop Dogg and Willie N...
Curb Your Enthusiasm responds to Steve Bannon's praise: "No one wants to be the guy that made Hitler laugh"
Consequence of Sound - 17 Oct 2017 05:14
Brietbart overload called Larry David a "genius" after being name-checked in a recent episode.
Dow hits 23,000 for first time
Business Insider - 17 Oct 2017 17:27
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Woman busted for stealing credit cards, checkbooks from wildfire victims
New York Post - 17 Oct 2017 15:55
A Californian woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing credit cards, checkbooks and other property from the Santa Rosa fire victims. Katie Lehnhard, 31, was detained by Petaluma police. A fire victim noticed fraudu...
Procter & Gamble's Count Shows How Close Proxy Vote Was
The New York Times - 17 Oct 2017 03:56
The activist investor Nelson Peltz lost his bid for a board seat by a mere 0.2 percent of the shareholder vote, the company said.
All data that move across Wi-Fi networks could be susceptible to hacking, researcher says
L.A. Times - 17 Oct 2017 00:30Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Declares Marawi 'Liberated' From ISIS Terrorists
Time - 17 Oct 2017 10:17
More than 1000 people, including over 800 militants, have died in five months of fighting
How online dating affects divorce rates
Market Watch - 17 Oct 2017 06:10
OKCupid, Tinder and the rest could actually create a more harmonious society.
McCain makes speech blasting 'half-baked' nationalism
New York Post - 17 Oct 2017 04:55
Senator John McCain blasted “half-baked” nationalism and praised international cooperation in a speech Monday night that appeared to contrast President Trump’s emphasis on putting “America first.” The former PO...
Raunchy Snapchat video got teacher busted for sex with student
New York Post - 17 Oct 2017 19:56
A high-school teacher accused of having sex with an underage student allegedly appeared in a Snapchat video that shows her wearing “a shirt and panties” while boozing it up with two shirtless teens — one of whom br...
Google's new Advanced Protection Program helps high-risk users - CNET
CNET - 17 Oct 2017 17:32
The program was created specifically for campaign staffers, journalists and others who could be targeted by hackers.
Warning: There's a new iMessage scam looking to steal your Apple ID login
BGR - 17 Oct 2017 16:21
True story: every time we run a post warning people of a new iMessage phishing scam that pops up, we get a bunch of feedback from readers via email. Some people thank us for the heads up, but others email to complain tha...
40 die in fires in Portugal, Spain; Rain helps firefighters
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2017 10:29
Rain and lower temperatures are helping emergency teams in Portugal and Spain fight the forest fires that killed at least 40 people over the weekend. Civil Protection authorities say wildfires …
NAFTA trade ministers to square off over hard-line U.S. demands
Reuters - 17 Oct 2017 08:55
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Greenpeace report praises Apple's closed-loop supply chain goal, slams device repairability
9 to 5 Mac - 17 Oct 2017 06:26
Greenpeace today has released a new version of its Guide to Greener Electronics. This breakdown offers a look at how several tech companies, such as Apple, Amazon, and Google, are handling their environmental and renewab...