House intelligence committee chairman Devin Nunes said that post-election communications of Donald Trump’s team were swept up in an “incidental collection” by intelligence agencies. The Republican lawmaker said individuals were named in “widely disseminated” reports, which he said was “totally inappropriate”. Devin Nunes said this did not back President Donald Trump’s claim Barack Obama had… Continue reading Devin Nunes: “Donald Trump’s Communications Possibly Collected After Election”
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Fiat Chrysler Investigated in France over Diesel Emissions Tests
An investigation into claims Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) broke diesel emissions tests has been opened in France. French car industry regulators have been looking into whether some Fiat Chrysler cars exceeded emissions limits. Fiat Chrysler, already facing probes in the UK and US, said it noted the prosecutor’s decision to look into “certain alleged consumer… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler Investigated in France over Diesel Emissions Tests
David Rockefeller Dies Aged 101
David Rockefeller has died in his sleep at his home in Poncantico Hills, New York, a spokesman said. The 101-year-old billionaire philanthropist, the last of his generation in the famed American family, was the grandson of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller. David Rockefeller was at the helm of his family’s fortune, controlling both philanthropic… Continue reading David Rockefeller Dies Aged 101
Don’t Quit Your Day Job and Other Things to Do to Land the Job You’ve Always Wanted
You may be struggling with your job now but can’t quit it because it’s the job that pays the bills. You may be thinking about how far you are from the fulfilling career you’ve always dreamt of. We often think about how this gap is so huge and how we can ever bridge this gap.… Continue reading Don’t Quit Your Day Job and Other Things to Do to Land the Job You’ve Always Wanted
10 Most Expensive Vessels In The World
Ownership of an expensive yacht signifies affluence. It is a status icon and floating luxury that the world’s wealthiest people can easily afford. People started to conceptualize the building of large yachts for private use in the twentieth century for their personal aggrandizement. To name a few of the early models is the famous Christina… Continue reading 10 Most Expensive Vessels In The World
Don’t Call It An Accident: Rethinking Car Crashes
The first step towards understanding civil liability for car crashes in the Golden State is knowing what to call them, because in our society, words have power. In 1997, the Massachusetts Highway Safety Commission became one of the first of some thirty agencies to shift terminology from accident to crash; in 2016, Nevada became the… Continue reading Don’t Call It An Accident: Rethinking Car Crashes
Donald Trump Welcomes Angela Merkel at the White House
President Donald Trump has met German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House for a key summit. NATO, trade and Ukraine are on their agenda, but the focus will also be on how the two leaders interact. President Trump has called Angela Merkel’s migration policy “catastrophic”, while she has criticized his planned travel ban on… Continue reading Donald Trump Welcomes Angela Merkel at the White House
McDonald’s Deletes Tweet Insulting Donald Trump
McDonald’s has apologized after it sent an insulting message to President Donald Trump and said its Twitter account was “compromised”. The company tweeted: “You are a disgusting excuse of a President and we would love to have @BarackObama back.” It also asserted that the president had “tiny hands”. Not long after the message was removed,… Continue reading McDonald’s Deletes Tweet Insulting Donald Trump
Donald Trump Budget: State Department Bracing for Dramatic Cuts in Foreign Aid
The Trump administration has revealed plans to boost US defense spending by $54 billion while cutting funding for foreign aid. The federal government budget plan will be submitted to Congress on March 16. The state department, which oversees foreign affairs, faces a budget cut of about 28%. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in line… Continue reading Donald Trump Budget: State Department Bracing for Dramatic Cuts in Foreign Aid
Hawaii Judge Blocks Donald Trump’s Revised Travel Ban
A Hawaii federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban, hours before it was due to begin after midnight on March 16. District Judge Derrick Watson cited “questionable evidence” in the government’s argument that the ban was a matter of national security. President Donald Trump described the ruling as “unprecedented judicial overreach”. The… Continue reading Hawaii Judge Blocks Donald Trump’s Revised Travel Ban
Donald Trump to Bring Wiretap Evidence “Very Soon”
President Donald Trump is standing by his claim that former President Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower in 2016. The president told Fox News a “wiretap covers a lot of different things” and hinted more could emerge in the coming weeks. Barack Obama has denied the charge and former spy chiefs and several lawmakers have said… Continue reading Donald Trump to Bring Wiretap Evidence “Very Soon”
Fed Raises Interest Rate by 0.25% for Third Time In A Decade
The Fed has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% for only the third time in a decade. It voted to raise its key rate target to a range of 0.75% to 1%. The central bank had been expected to raise rates after a robust February jobs report, solid pay gains, rising inflation and a… Continue reading Fed Raises Interest Rate by 0.25% for Third Time In A Decade
Utah To Lower DUI BAC Level
Governor Gary Herbert said he would sign a measure that reduces the legal alcohol limit from .08 to .05. Other states may follow suit, and some people are curious as to the possible effect on civil liability. After a spirited debate, House Bill 155 cleared the Senate by a fairly wide margin. Republicans, including Majority… Continue reading Utah To Lower DUI BAC Level
The Netherlands Elections 2017: Race Dominated by Mark Rutte’s and Geert Wilder’s Parties
Dutch voters are going to the polls in the first of three crucial eurozone elections in 2017. The race is dominated by PM Mark Rutte’s center-right party and Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party, running on an anti-immigration platform. Mark Rutte has said the election is an opportunity for voters to “beat the wrong sort of populism”.… Continue reading The Netherlands Elections 2017: Race Dominated by Mark Rutte’s and Geert Wilder’s Parties
Donald Trump’s 2005 Tax Returns Leaked
A leaked partial tax return of President Donald Trump shows that he paid $38 million in tax on more than $150 million income in 2005. The two pages of tax return, revealed by MSNBC, also showed Donald Trump wrote off $103 million in losses. It gave no details on income sources. The White House said… Continue reading Donald Trump’s 2005 Tax Returns Leaked
Oil Prices Drop to New 2017 Low
Oil prices have fallen after the OPEC said global crude stocks had risen. A surprise output jump from Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s biggest member, put further pressure on prices. Gains made since OPEC announced output cuts in 2016 have nearly all been erased. Saudi Arabia said it was “committed” to stabilizing the global oil market, and… Continue reading Oil Prices Drop to New 2017 Low
Donald Trump to Donate His Salary to Charity
President Donald Trump will donate his $400,000 salary to charity at the end of 2017, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has confirmed. In an unexpected twist, the president wants the White House press corps to decide where it should go. Before taking office, Donald Trump told CBS’s 60 Minutes that he would not claim… Continue reading Donald Trump to Donate His Salary to Charity
White House Softens Donald Trump’s Wiretap Claims
President Donald Trump’s claims that he was wiretapped by former President Barack Obama were not meant literally, White House press secretary Sean Spicer says. He said President Trump had broadly meant “surveillance and other activities” when he made the allegation in a tweet earlier this month. Sean Spicer also suggested Donald Trump was not accusing… Continue reading White House Softens Donald Trump’s Wiretap Claims
New Healthcare Plan Would Leave 14 Million More Uninsured
Around 14 million more people would lose health insurance coverage in 2018 under the new Republican healthcare plan, according to a budget analysis. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a nonpartisan group of budget analysts and economists, released its assessment on the long-awaited Republican bill. The CBO said the number of extra uninsured would jump to… Continue reading New Healthcare Plan Would Leave 14 Million More Uninsured
Steve King Sparks Social Media Backlash After Tweeting Support for Geert Wilders
Congressman Steve King has sparked a backlash on social media after tweeting his support for the Dutch anti-Islam politician, Geert Wilders. The senior Republican tweeted on March 12: “Wilders understands that culture and demographics are our destiny.” “We can’t restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies,” he added. The Republican Representative of Iowa is a… Continue reading Steve King Sparks Social Media Backlash After Tweeting Support for Geert Wilders
Fed Rate Could Be Raised on Jobs Growth Report
It appears the Federal Reserve will raise its benchmark interest rate on March 15 after strong jobs growth, traders say. Markets which track investors’ expectations for the key rate give a near 100% likelihood of a rise. It would be only the third time in a decade that the Fed has increased rates. Analysts said… Continue reading Fed Rate Could Be Raised on Jobs Growth Report
Trump’s New Travel Ban: Judge James Robart Declines to Issue Emergency Order to Halt Implementation
Seattle district judge James Robart has declined to issue an emergency order banning President Donald Trump’s new travel ban. The ruling came from the same judge who had issued the order that in effect halted implementation of the first ban. Judge James Robart said lawyers needed to file more extensive documentation. The revised 90-day ban… Continue reading Trump’s New Travel Ban: Judge James Robart Declines to Issue Emergency Order to Halt Implementation
Diesel Emissions Scandal: VW Pleads Guilty to Three Charges in US
VW has pleaded guilty to three charges as part of a $4.3 billion agreement with the US authorities over the diesel emissions scandal. The automaker has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud, obstruction of justice and entry of goods by false statement. VW general counsel Manfred Doess told a court in Detroit the company… Continue reading Diesel Emissions Scandal: VW Pleads Guilty to Three Charges in US
VW and Tata Motors Set Up Strategic Partnership to Boost Sales
Volkswagen and Tata Motors will set up a strategic partnership to help both companies boost economy car sales in India and emerging markets. VW’s Skoda unit will lead the project to develop components and vehicles. The German automaker is looking for new markets as it recovers from its diesel emissions scandal. Tata Motors, which is… Continue reading VW and Tata Motors Set Up Strategic Partnership to Boost Sales
Lee Jae-yong Goes on Trial for Bribery
Lee Jae-yong’s trial on a string of corruption charges including bribery and embezzlement has begun in South Korea. The Samsung vice-president and heir apparent was not present at the preliminary hearing, but his lawyer denied all charges on his behalf. The case is linked to a massive scandal that led to the impeachment of President… Continue reading Lee Jae-yong Goes on Trial for Bribery