Hurricane Maria has left without power to the entire island of Puerto Rico, home to 3.5 million people, emergency officials have said. Abner Gómez, head of the disaster management agency, said Hurricane Maria had damaged “everything in its path”. He said that none of the customers of Puerto Rico’s Electric Power Authority had any electricity.… Continue reading Hurricane Maria Leaves Puerto Rico Without Power
Year: 2017
Jake LaMotta Dies Aged 95
Legendary boxer Jake LaMotta has died at the age of 95. The former world middleweight boxing champion was portrayed by Robert De Niro in 1980’s Raging Bull. Jake LaMotta died in a nursing home due to complications from pneumonia, his wife told TMZ. Based on his 1970 memoir, Raging Bull depicts an emotional fighter struggling… Continue reading Jake LaMotta Dies Aged 95
Mexico Earthquake Kills At Least 225 People
At least 26 people, including 21 children, died at a primary school which collapsed in Mexico City during September 19 earthquake, the Mexican government says. The 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed at least 225 people in total and caused major damage across states in the center of Mexico. Desperate searches for survivors under the rubble are continuing.… Continue reading Mexico Earthquake Kills At Least 225 People
Paul Manafort: FBI Wiretapped Donald Trump’s Campaign Chairman
According to new reports, Paul Manafort, who was Donald Trump’s campaign chairman, was wiretapped by the FBI due to concerns about his links with Russia, according to US media. The reported surveillance, granted under a court warrant, occurred both before and after the 2016 election. Investigators wanted to know if Paul Manafort had sought Russian… Continue reading Paul Manafort: FBI Wiretapped Donald Trump’s Campaign Chairman
North Korea Warns that More Sanctions Will Accelerate Its Nuclear Program
North Korea warns that more sanctions and pressure will only make it accelerate its nuclear program. In a strongly worded statement, North Korea called a new set of UN sanctions “the most vicious, unethical and inhumane act of hostility”. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart committed to “maximizing pressure” on North Korea through… Continue reading North Korea Warns that More Sanctions Will Accelerate Its Nuclear Program
Ryanair Cancels Thousands of Flights Due to Shortage of Pilots
Ryanair has warned that it could face up to 20 million euros in compensation claims after canceling thousands of flights due to a shortage of pilots. The low-cost airline plans to cancel 40-50 flights every day for the next six weeks, after it admitted it had “messed up” the planning of pilot holidays. In a… Continue reading Ryanair Cancels Thousands of Flights Due to Shortage of Pilots
Emmys 2017: The Handmaid’s Tale Wins Five Awards
The Handmaid’s Tale has scooped the top drama honors at this year’s Emmy Awards winning five awards including best drama series, best actress for Elisabeth Moss and best supporting actress for Ann Dowd. Big Little Lies won five prizes in the limited series categories, including wins for Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern. Riz Ahmed won… Continue reading Emmys 2017: The Handmaid’s Tale Wins Five Awards
Hurricane Maria Takes Aim at Caribbean Islands Devastated by Irma Just Days Ago
Hurricane Maria takes aim at Caribbean Islands devastated by Hurricane Irma just days ago. Maria, now a category one hurricane, is expected to become a dangerous major hurricane as it nears the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean. It will rapidly strengthen over the next 48 hours and will hit the islands on September 18, the… Continue reading Hurricane Maria Takes Aim at Caribbean Islands Devastated by Irma Just Days Ago
How to Throw the Ultimate End of Summer Pool Party
You’re a cool mom. You’re hip, you can identify at least 3 of every 5 songs on the hip hop station and you host the most brag-worthy sleepover parties on the block. It’s clear you know what you’re doing but it’s time to step up your game because you’re about to throw the ultimate pool… Continue reading How to Throw the Ultimate End of Summer Pool Party
How To Prevent Common Electrical Hazards In Your Home
There is no doubt electricity is an essential part of our modern day lives. We have grown so familiar with it that we don’t even realize its usability to perform different tasks. In addition, we give very little thought to the hazards of electricity and the kind of damage they can inflict upon. Electricity itself… Continue reading How To Prevent Common Electrical Hazards In Your Home
London Subway Explosion: Police Respond to Incident at Parsons Green Station
An explosion has been reported at London’s subway, Parsons Green station, on Friday morning, at 08:20 local time. Emergency services are at the scene in south-west London. A picture on social media showed a white bucket inside a supermarket bag, but does not appear to show extensive damage in the carriage. Witnesses described seeing at… Continue reading London Subway Explosion: Police Respond to Incident at Parsons Green Station
North Korea Launches New Ballistic Missile over Japan
North Korea has fired a new ballistic missile over Japan, creating new tension in the region after its nuclear bomb test less than two weeks ago. According to South Korean military, the missile reached an altitude of about 770km (478 miles), travelling 3,700km before landing in the sea off Hokkaido. The missile flew higher and… Continue reading North Korea Launches New Ballistic Missile over Japan
Lady Gaga Hospitalized with Severe Physical Pain
Lady Gaga has been hospitalized as she is suffering from “severe physical pain”. She has canceled her performance at the festival Rock In Rio in Brazil because of it. Lady Gaga, 31, wrote to fans on Instagram: “Brazil, I’m devastated that I’m not well enough to come to Rock In Rio. I would do anything… Continue reading Lady Gaga Hospitalized with Severe Physical Pain
How to Choose Health Care for Your Employees
Choosing health insurance for your employees is an important decision. It can affect your ability retain employees as well as hire new ones, not to mention greatly improve the health of your current workers. With so many options on the market, how are you supposed to choose? This guide is here to not only make… Continue reading How to Choose Health Care for Your Employees
Selena Gomez Had Secret Kidney Transplant
Selena Gomez has revealed that she had a secret kidney transplant linked to her lupus. In an Instagram post, Selena Gomez says that her friend Francia Raisa donated an organ to her and says she wanted to explain why fans hadn’t heard much from her despite having new music out. She wrote: “So I found… Continue reading Selena Gomez Had Secret Kidney Transplant
Gran Canaria and Beyond: A Place for You and Me in The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a chain of islands off the coast of Africa which are part of Spain. The islands consist of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, and the island’s second most populous island, Gran Canaria. Although all of the islands are all tourist-worthy, nothing beats the thrills and adventures of… Continue reading Gran Canaria and Beyond: A Place for You and Me in The Canary Islands
DACA: Top Democrats Reach Deal with President Trump over Dreamers
Top Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer say they have agreed to reach a deal with President Donald Trump to protect thousands of young undocumented migrants from deportation. They said they also agreed to work on a border security package that would exclude President Trump’s proposed wall with Mexico. However, the White House denied the… Continue reading DACA: Top Democrats Reach Deal with President Trump over Dreamers
Frank Vincent Dies During Open Heart Surgery
Frank Vincent, best known for his roles in The Sopranos series and several Martin Scorsese movies, has died aged 78. According to TMZ, the veteran actor had complications during open heart surgery in a New Jersey hospital. In The Sopranos, Frank Vincent portrayed gangster Phil Leotardo, the nemesis to the main character Tony Soprano. The… Continue reading Frank Vincent Dies During Open Heart Surgery
Hurricane Irma: Six Died at Florida Nursing Home
Six people died at a Florida nursing home after Hurricane Irma left the facility without power for days. On September 13, police evacuated 115 residents from the facility, whose air conditioning was cut by the storm. Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief said 3 people were found dead at the nursing home in the city of… Continue reading Hurricane Irma: Six Died at Florida Nursing Home
Serena Williams Shares First Picture of Daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr
Serena Williams has shared the first photo of her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. on social media, almost two weeks after her birth. The tennis star and her fiancée, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, welcomed their first baby together on September 1 at a clinic in Florida. Serena Williams shared a video clip on her Instagram… Continue reading Serena Williams Shares First Picture of Daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray Resigns Following Allegations of Child Abuse
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has announced his resignation following allegations of abuse against teenage boys. The mayor said he was stepping aside just hours after the Seattle Times reported that his younger cousin, Joseph Dyer, had accused him of abuse. Joseph Dyer, 54, is the fifth man to accuse Ed Murray of abuse dating back… Continue reading Seattle Mayor Ed Murray Resigns Following Allegations of Child Abuse
What’s The Impact Of Fake News On Marketers?
Unless you’ve not paid attention to the media in the past months, it’s likely that you’ve heard of fake news, from the Internet hoax about Rowan Atkinson’s death – that’s Mr. Bean for those of you who don’t know him yet – to the famous Pizzagate last December. Fake news is everywhere, and while they… Continue reading What’s The Impact Of Fake News On Marketers?
Star Wars: Episode IX to Be Directed by JJ Abrams
JJ Abrams is the new director of Star Wars: Episode IX, Lucasfilm has announced. He launched the new era of Star Wars series with The Force Awakens in 2015. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said: “JJ delivered everything we could have possibly hoped for” in the earlier installment, and she was excited he was returning to… Continue reading Star Wars: Episode IX to Be Directed by JJ Abrams
iPhone X: Apple Unveils Its High-End Smartphone With No Physical Home Button
Apple has unveiled iPhone X with an “edge-to-edge” screen that has no physical home button. Details of the high-end smartphone and other forthcoming Apple devices have been revealed via an apparent leak two days ago. Two news sites were given access to an as-yet-unreleased version of the iOS operating system. The iPhone X – which… Continue reading iPhone X: Apple Unveils Its High-End Smartphone With No Physical Home Button
Hope Hicks Replaces Anthony Scaramucci as White House Communications Director
Former model Hope Hicks has been named White House Communications Director for President Donald Trump. The 28-year-old was the interim White House Communications Director and now she will serve in the role on a permanent basis. The longtime Trump aide is the fourth person to fill the position, replacing Anthony Scaramucci, who was fired in… Continue reading Hope Hicks Replaces Anthony Scaramucci as White House Communications Director