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The Shallow Cynicism of 'Everything Is Rigged'
The New York Times - 26 Aug 2019 02:52
Why do the president and many of his opponents act as though American political life is just another film noir?
Amazon fires: Angola and DR Congo 'have more blazes'
BBC - 26 Aug 2019 16:56
Data suggests that Angola and DR Congo have more fires than the Amazon, prompting social media concern.
Rob Auton: The Time Show review - twinkling hour of clock-watching
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2019 01:01
Assembly George Square Studios, EdinburghIn a wistful show with playful paradoxes, the comic ruminates on the little round face on our wrists and what it means 'Did the people who set time going really think time would s...
Rule 1 at the G7 Meeting? Don't Get You-Know-Who Mad
The New York Times - 26 Aug 2019 01:36
Determined not to rouse President Trump's well-known temper, Group of 7 leaders registered their policy differences in the most flattering of tones.
Israel accused of targeting Iran allies in Lebanon bombing
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2019 17:05
Israel has also allegedly bombed Iraq recently, and claimed an attack on Syria Israel has been accused of bombing a militant base in neighbouring Lebanon, in an unconfirmed attack that has nonetheless stoked a proxy conf...
Trump praises Boris Johnson, but insists Theresa May could have cut Brexit deal
New York Post - 26 Aug 2019 21:05
President Trump on Monday praised ex-UK Prime Minister Theresa May -- but also repeated his contention that if she had only taken his advice, she would have been able to cut a Brexit deal with the EU. "Theresa was unable...
The Guardian view on the threat of Bolsonaro: tropical disaster is man-made | Editorial
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2019 19:36
Brazil's far-right populist president has encouraged the wanton destruction of the world's greatest forest. He has been humbled but not stopped As Donald Trump's America retreats from global leadership, coalitions of lik...
Tropical Storm Dorian Intensifies as It Moves West
Time - 26 Aug 2019 04:37
A tropical storm warning is in effect for Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines as Tropical Storm Dorian intensifies
Epsom victory the aim for jump jockey Jamie Codd, aka 'The Coddfather'
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2019 01:00
Talking Horses: Irish rider and Yorkshire trainer John Quinn team up to seek another victory in the Epsom Amateurs' Derby Jamie Codd and the Yorkshire trainer John Quinn are a formidable force when they team up - either ...
Trump suggests 'nuking hurricanes' to stop them hitting America - report
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2019 03:13
US president reportedly asked more than once about why national security could not bomb hurricanes Donald Trump has reportedly suggested on more than one occasion that the US military should bomb hurricanes in order to d...
Trump's excuse for skipping meeting makes no sense
CNN - 26 Aug 2019 18:10
On Monday, before the close of the G7 meetings in France, the heads of those nations gathered to talk about climate change and what could be done to address the warming of our planet. Donald Trump didn't go.
Stage being set for Iran-U.S. summit to find deal: Macron
Reuters - 26 Aug 2019 17:05
French President Emmannuel Macron said on Monday that preparations were under way for a meeting between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming weeks to find a solution to the nucle...
3 victims found dead after 911 operators warned of possible murder-suicide
ABC News - 26 Aug 2019 16:59
A child was found alive and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
'Bagel Boss' guy goes berserk, gets cuffed, taken to hospital for psych eval
New York Post - 26 Aug 2019 03:35
Another day, another “Bagel Boss” beef. Long Island resident Chris Morgan aka the “Bagel Boss” guy was caught on camera going berserk on some people at the Bay Shore Marina on Sunday, prompting cops to step in an...
Judge orders Johnson and Johnson to pay $572 million in Oklahoma opioid crisis trial
CBSNews - 26 Aug 2019 23:41
An Oklahoma judge found Johnson and Johnson guilty in fueling the state's opioid crises and ordered the corporation to pay $572 million in a landmark ruling with vast implications. The ruling, in favor of Oklahoma, is on...
DNC: Virtual caucus systems could be vulnerable to hacking
CBSNews - 26 Aug 2019 21:57
The Democratic National Committee is raising concerns over states' new virtual caucus technology. Experts hired by the committee were able to hack the systems, exposing vulnerability to interference. Bloomberg News natio...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes First Public Appearance Since Pancreatic Cancer Announcement
Time - 26 Aug 2019 21:36
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has made her first public appearance since the announcement last week that she had completed treatment for pancreatic cancer. The 86-year-old justice smiled and appeared in good ...
Andrew Luck stuns NFL world with sudden retirement
CBSNews - 26 Aug 2019 21:22
Indianapolis Colts star quarterback Andrew Luck announced he is retiring from the NFL at age 29. In a press conference Saturday, the seven-year veteran said his series of serious injuries "have taken the joy out of this ...
Exclusive: U.S. officials fear ransomware attack against 2020 election
Reuters - 26 Aug 2019 20:52
The U.S. government plans to launch a program in roughly one month that narrowly focuses on protecting voter registration databases and systems ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Lionesses: Striker Fran Kirby and defender Alex Greenwood out with injuries
BBC - 26 Aug 2019 20:29
Chelsea striker Fran Kirby and Lyon defender Alex Greenwood withdraw from the England squad with injury.
Iran has opportunity to come back into nuclear deal: UK's Johnson
Reuters - 26 Aug 2019 18:41
Iran has an opportunity to come back into compliance with the nuclear deal and resume dialogue about its nuclear activities, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.
Ireland's Bennett wins stage three at Vuelta
BBC - 26 Aug 2019 18:02
Sam Bennett wins stage three at the Vuelta a Espana, with fellow Irishman Nicolas Roche retaining a two-second overall lead.