At least 13 people have been killed by fast-spreading fires that are ravaging parts of California’s wine region. Mass evacuations have been ordered in the region after 1,500 properties were destroyed and a state of emergency was declared in northern areas. About 20,000 people fled from Napa, Sonoma and Yuba counties in response to some… Continue reading California Wildfires Kill at Least 13 in Wine Country
Year: 2017
Melania Trump Firing Back at Ivana Trump’s First Lady Comments
First Lady Melania Trump has responded through a spokeswoman to the president’s ex-wife Ivana, who claimed during an ABC’s Good Morning America interview that she is the actually the first lady. Melania Trump’s spokeswoman described comments made by Ivana Trump as “attention seeking and self-serving noise”. Ivana Trump told GMA she was “basically first Trump… Continue reading Melania Trump Firing Back at Ivana Trump’s First Lady Comments
2017 Nobel Prize for Economics Awarded to Richard Thaler
This year’s Nobel Prize for Economics has been awarded to American economist Richard Thaler, one of the founding fathers of behavioral economics. Prof. Richard Thaler, of Chicago Booth business school, co-wrote the global best seller Nudge, which looked at how people make bad or irrational choices. Judges said Richard Thaler, 72, had demonstrated how “nudging”… Continue reading 2017 Nobel Prize for Economics Awarded to Richard Thaler
Venezuela Crisis: Argentine Airlines Becomes Latest Carrier to Suspend Flights to Caracas
Argentine Airlines is the latest carrier to suspend flights to Venezuela. The carrier said it had concerns over security in Venezuela because of increasing criminal violence and political uncertainty. Aerolineas Argentinas joins dozens of airlines who have taken similar action. IATA, the trade body for the world’s airlines, says Venezuela is becoming increasingly isolated. The… Continue reading Venezuela Crisis: Argentine Airlines Becomes Latest Carrier to Suspend Flights to Caracas
US and Turkey Mutually Suspend Most Visa Services Following Diplomatic Row
The US and Turkey have become embroiled in a consular row, mutually suspending most visa services. The Turkish embassy in Washington said it needed to “reassess” the US government’s commitment to the security of the mission and personnel. A very similar statement was earlier made by the US embassy in Ankara. This comes after a… Continue reading US and Turkey Mutually Suspend Most Visa Services Following Diplomatic Row
Nelly Arrested on Second Degree Rape Charge
Nelly has been arrested in Auburn after a woman accused him of raping her on his tour bus following a concert near Seattle. Auburn police said they arrested the rapper after a woman called emergency services at 03:48 to report an assault. Nelly strongly denies the allegations and has now been released. The artist tweeted:… Continue reading Nelly Arrested on Second Degree Rape Charge
Hurricane Nate Hits Louisiana and Mississippi
Hurricane Nate has it the Gulf Coast bringing strong winds, torrential rain. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 85mph, made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River in Louisiana on October 7. Moving north, Nate made a second landfall at Biloxi, Mississippi. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and parts of Florida earlier issued warnings and… Continue reading Hurricane Nate Hits Louisiana and Mississippi
2017 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) has been awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. The Geneva-based group was formed in 2007 and inspired by a similar campaign to ban the use of landmines. As a coalition of hundreds of NGOs from across the world, they have highlighted the humanitarian risk of nuclear weapons.… Continue reading 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
Trump Administration Rolls Back Free Birth Control Access
President Donald Trump has rolled back the access to birth control as his government issued a ruling that allows employers to opt out of providing free birth control to millions of Americans. The rule allows employers and insurers to decline to provide birth control if doing so violates their “religious beliefs” or “moral convictions”. About… Continue reading Trump Administration Rolls Back Free Birth Control Access
Catalonia Independence: Mossos d’Esquadra Major Josep Lluis Trapero In Madrid Court on Suspicion of Sedition
Catalonia’s chief of police Josep Lluis Trapero is appearing before a judge in Madrid on suspicion of sedition against the state. His Mossos d’Esquadra force is accused of failing to protect Spanish national police from protesters ahead of the October 1 independence referendum. Another Catalan police officer and two leading independence activists are also being… Continue reading Catalonia Independence: Mossos d’Esquadra Major Josep Lluis Trapero In Madrid Court on Suspicion of Sedition
Ryanair Crisis: CEO Michael O’Leary Offers Pilots Better Pay and Conditions to Stay
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has offered the airline’s pilots better pay and conditions. The improved conditions came after Ryanair was forced to cancel thousands of flights in recent weeks. In a letter to pilots, Michael O’Leary also apologized for changes that caused disruptions to their rotas and urges them not to leave the airline. The… Continue reading Ryanair Crisis: CEO Michael O’Leary Offers Pilots Better Pay and Conditions to Stay
Build Your Brand By Implementing Proven Digital Advertising Strategies
In today’s world, “brand-building” has become a big term in the marketing sector. Although defined broadly, brand-building is basically about making your product or service line more appealing and attractive to members of the target audience by creating consistent images and ideas around it. This marketing strategy is important because it increases the likelihood that… Continue reading Build Your Brand By Implementing Proven Digital Advertising Strategies
Tropical Storm Nate Kills At Least 22 in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras
At least 22 people have been killed in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras as Tropical Storm Nate moves north towards the US. A state of emergency has been declared in the Central American countries, where more than 20 people are missing. Nate has caused heavy rains, landslides and floods which are blocking roads, destroying bridges… Continue reading Tropical Storm Nate Kills At Least 22 in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras
2017 Nobel Prize In Literature Awarded to English Author Kazuo Ishiguro
The 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to the English author Kazuo Ishiguro. Kazuo Ishiguro, 62, was praised by the Swedish Academy as a writer “who, in novels of great emotional force, has uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world”. His most famous novels The Remains of the… Continue reading 2017 Nobel Prize In Literature Awarded to English Author Kazuo Ishiguro
Catalonia Independence: Spain’s Constitutional Court Suspends Catalan Parliament’s Session
Spain’s Constitutional Court has decided to suspend October 9 session of Catalan parliament, in a bid to pre-empt a possible push for independence. According to the court, such a move would be “a breach of the constitution”. Earlier PM Mariano Rajoy warned Catalonia’s regional government against declaring independence after a disputed vote on October 1.… Continue reading Catalonia Independence: Spain’s Constitutional Court Suspends Catalan Parliament’s Session
Healthy and Happy- Facts about Healthy Food you didn’t know
A lot of people tend to stick to fads and trends when it comes to diet and a healthy lifestyle. If a celebrity does this miracle workout or eats this “magic bullet” meal, then it automatically becomes a trend that a lot of people follow. Most of the time, these diets do work for a… Continue reading Healthy and Happy- Facts about Healthy Food you didn’t know
Rebecca Bredow: Michigan Mom Sentenced to 7 Days in Jail for Not Vaccinating Her Son
Rebecca Bredow, a mother-of-two from Michigan, has been sentenced to seven days in jail after she refused a judge’s order to have her son vaccinated. The woman would not let her 9-year-old boy be immunized after initially agreeing with the father to do so. Rebecca Bredow’s ex-husband has now been awarded temporary primary custody in… Continue reading Rebecca Bredow: Michigan Mom Sentenced to 7 Days in Jail for Not Vaccinating Her Son
Ford to Shift Resources from Traditional Cars to SUV’s and Trucks
Ford Motor Company’s new president and CEO Jim Hackett has outlined plans which he says will make the car giant “fit” to compete in a changing industry. Jim Hackett said Ford would shift resources from traditional cars to SUVs and trucks, while investing in electric power and tech services. Ford will also automate its manufacturing… Continue reading Ford to Shift Resources from Traditional Cars to SUV’s and Trucks
How to pass the exam if you do not know anything?
In fact, the exam is a competition, or you can even say a fight between a person who wants to say something on this topic and the other side, which is all so tired of spitting and gone, but the rigid frameworks do not allow this to happen. And no writing essay service here will… Continue reading How to pass the exam if you do not know anything?
Catalonia Independence: King Felipe VI of Spain Says Referendum Organizers Put Themselves Outside the Law
In a rare TV address, King Felipe VI of Spain said Catalonia referendum’s organizers put themselves “outside the law”. The king said the situation in Spain was “extremely serious”, calling for unity. Hundreds of thousands of people across Catalonia have been protesting over Spanish police violence during the vote, during which nearly 900 people were… Continue reading Catalonia Independence: King Felipe VI of Spain Says Referendum Organizers Put Themselves Outside the Law
Points To Ponder: The Significance of Biohazard Cleanup Services
Crime picture cleanup involves accurate assessment to the place of action to decide the most efficient way to discard affected items without putting a life in danger at present and in coming days. It is better to utilize a biohazard accredited specialist that is well-trained and skilled to clear away blood and other items that… Continue reading Points To Ponder: The Significance of Biohazard Cleanup Services
Singapore Retains Its Position As Most Lavish Place for Expats to Live
Photo Credit When people talk about expats, images of the retired often spring to mind. But there are plenty of reasons why people may move to another country at any point during your life. Embarking on a journey to another country can be extremely daunting, especially if you’re used to having lived in your country… Continue reading Singapore Retains Its Position As Most Lavish Place for Expats to Live
Cuba Sonic Attack: US Expels 15 Cuban Diplomats
Fifteen Cuban diplomats have been expelled from the US after Havana failed to protect US diplomats from mysterious acoustic attacks. The Cuban personnel have been given seven days to leave. The State Department’s move follows last week’s US withdrawal of more than half of its own diplomats from the Cuban capital. Nearly two dozen US… Continue reading Cuba Sonic Attack: US Expels 15 Cuban Diplomats
MH 370: Australian Investigators Deliver Final Report on Missing Flight
The final report into missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370 has been released by the Australian investigators. The report is saying it is “almost inconceivable” the aircraft has not been found. MH370 disappeared in 2014 while flying to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur with 239 people on board. The search for the plane, also involving Malaysia… Continue reading MH 370: Australian Investigators Deliver Final Report on Missing Flight
Tom Petty Dies in California Aged 66
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Petty has died in California aged 66, a statement issued on behalf of his family has announced. Tom Petty was found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home on October 3. The singer was taken to hospital, but could not be revived and… Continue reading Tom Petty Dies in California Aged 66