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Venezuela Blackout Leaves Caracas, and Much of the Country, Without Power
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2019 02:59
It was the fourth major blackout to hit Venezuelans in less than five months. The government blamed Monday's outage on "an electromagnetic attack," without providing any evidence.
How to get Amazon packages delivered to the trunk of your car
The Verge - 23 Jul 2019 21:33
In 2017, Amazon offered its customers the chance to get packages delivered inside their homes with its new Key service. What if you're nervous about giving Amazon the right to open your front door, but you're also tired ...
Woman killed in jet ski accident at popular Georgia lake
New York Post - 23 Jul 2019 02:51
A 20-year-old Georgia woman was killed in a jet ski accident on Lake Lanier — the 12th person to die at the popular reservoir this year, authorities said. Kaylynn Ticas was riding a watercraft at high speed Saturday ar...
IMF sees a weaker global economy but upgrades US forecast
Boston - 23 Jul 2019 16:56
The International Monetary Fund is downgrading the outlook for the world economy
Stephen Miller's uncle repudiates his nephew's harsh stance toward immigrants
The Week - 23 Jul 2019 04:39
To President Trump, Stephen Miller is a senior policy adviser. To David Glosser, he's his "immigration hypocrite" of a nephew. Last August, Glosser, a retired neuropsychologist, penned an essay about Miller, the architec...
R. Kelly rep resigns after saying he would 'absolutely not' trust singer with daughter
USA Today - 23 Jul 2019 04:07India Calls Out Trump Lie That He Was Asked To Mediate Kashmir Conflict
The Huffington Post - 23 Jul 2019 03:36
"No such request has been made" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the U.S. president, said a spokesman for India's government, despite what Trump claimed.
The Lowest of Low Seasons at the Edge of the World
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2019 12:45
The 52 Places Traveler was one of four tourists on the remote Falkland Islands, also known as Las Malvinas. But there were thousands of penguins.
Puerto Ricans pack streets again after governor refuses to resign
New York Post - 23 Jul 2019 04:28
Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans packed the streets of San Juan Monday to renew demands that Gov. Ricardo Rosselló resign amid a scandal triggered by the leak of offensive chat messages between him and advisers. A sea...
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Says He Can't Stop China in Disputed Seas
Time - 23 Jul 2019 04:10
"When Xi says 'I will fish,' who can prevent him?" Duterte said
Jeffrey Epstein appeals bail denial in sex trafficking case
Reuters - 23 Jul 2019 16:41
Jeffrey Epstein, the financier facing charges of sex trafficking involving dozens of underage girls, has appealed a federal judge's decision to keep him in a Manhattan jail while he awaits trial.
Texas murder suspect Derek Whisenand could be linked to couple killed in Canada
New York Post - 23 Jul 2019 16:39
A suspect wanted for the murder of an elderly Texas man crossed into Canada only weeks before a young couple was found murdered there — and a police official said that "multiple sources" have spoken of a potential link...
Saudi Arabia urges global community to deter maritime trade disruptions
Reuters - 23 Jul 2019 16:37
Saudi Arabia's cabinet said on Tuesday that Iran's interception of commercial vessels in Gulf waters, including its seizure of a British tanker, violated international law and must be prevented.
House Democrats plan to swamp social media with Mueller's testimony
The Week - 23 Jul 2019 16:31
House Democrats really don't want Mueller mania to die. Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller will provide congressional testimony this Wednesday about his report on Russian election interference -- something Democrats h...
France's Macron congratulates Boris Johnson, as ex-minister warns 'EU not for turning'
Reuters - 23 Jul 2019 16:29
French President Emmanuel Macron and future head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen both congratulated Boris Johnson on becoming Britain's next prime minister, although a key Macron ally warned Johnson that ...
Driver busted with $140 million in meth after crashing into cop car
New York Post - 23 Jul 2019 16:55
This suspected drug dealer wasn’t ‘Tu’ careful. An Australian man was busted with more than $140 million of meth in his van — after crashing into a police car parked outside of a station. Simon Tu, 26, was pulled...
New Trump administration proposal would cut roughly 3 million people off food stamps
ABC News - 23 Jul 2019 16:52
The Trump administration proposed a new rule on Tuesday that could mean as many as three million people could lose access to food stamps.
Top Khamenei aide hails Iran's downing of U.S. drone, tanker seizure
Reuters - 23 Jul 2019 16:34
A top adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday praised Iran's recent downing of a U.S. drone and seizure of a British-flagged tanker as turning points in "Muslims' struggle", the semi-official ...
Many Americans have never heard of the 'the Squad' and many don't see them favorably, poll finds
USA Today - 23 Jul 2019 16:22Millions should stop taking aspirin every day to prevent heart attacks, study says
USA Today - 23 Jul 2019 14:163 From Hell Trailer by Rob Zombie
15 Minute Fun - 23 Jul 2019 04:03
Rob Zombie returns with another horror classic 3 From Hell where we see the surviving members on the loose causing chaos again.
Apple alleged to favor its own apps in App Store search
AppleInsider - 23 Jul 2019 19:21
Tripp Mickle from the Wall Street Journal alleges that Apple is favoring its apps unfairly in iOS App Store searches. Not only does Apple deny it, but testing with devices associated with iCloud accounts seems to disprov...