Angesichts des wachsenden Drucks der US-Regierung auf Venezuela hat Präsident Maduro die Soldaten auf die Verteidigung des Landes eingeschworen. "Ich rufe die Streitkräfte zu einer großen militärischen Erneuerung auf, um zu garantieren, dass der nordamerikanische Imperialismus niemals einen Fuß auf unser Territorium setzt", sagte der Staatschef am Mittwoch bei einem Truppenbesuch.
In early December Tod Kurt of ThingM recommended these reversible Micro USB cables. I bought a 3-pack on Amazon. They really work and have held up for the nearly two months I've had them. Both the USB male plug and the micro plug can be inserted without regard to the orientation, like a USB C plug. There is no "right side up." They were out of stock on Amazon for a while, but they're available again. Read the rest
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Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) on Wednesday denounced President Trump after he attacked top intelligence leaders' stance on Iran, saying that the president is ...
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) on Wednesday denounced President Trump after he attacked top intelligence leaders' stance on Iran, saying that the president is becoming a "national security threat.""It is...
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Curve, the U.K. FinTech that enables customers to consolidate bank cards into a Curve card, was shut out by American Express just two days after announcing it had reinstated support of AmEx. TechCrunch, citing an email Curve sent customers on Wednesday (Jan. 30), reported Curve informed customers of the move, saying “Like thousands of other UK merchants, […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs, in the first big trade prior to the Feb. 25 trade deadline, picked up left-handed defenseman Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings for their 2019 first-round draft pick and two prospects, former second-round picks Carl Grundstrom and Sean Durzi (unsigned). Although it wasn’t a surprise that the Maple Leafs made […]
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If you want to give your new iPhone a big battery boost but you don't want to use a cheap plastic battery case to do it, you were out of luck until just recently. Then, after not making its own battery cases for a while, Apple surprised us all and launched brand new models for its 2018 iPhone lineup. They're pricey at $129, of course, but they're worth it if you want the best and you want to keep things OEM. Surprisingly though, Amazon is already offering the Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone XR... Читать дальше...
(Photo by Rex Features) Charlton Women have been fined £500 for their failure to supply oxygen during their abandoned match with Manchester United earlier this month. Charlotte Kerr, of Charlton, was seriously injured following a collision after Man United scored the opening goal of the game and had to wait half an hour for an [...]
The Netherlands' biggest amusement park will update a popular ride to change controversial African and Asian dolls that campaigners have branded racist, it said on Wednesday. The Efteling park said the updates to the Carnaval Festival ride would give it an "appearance that fits better with the current era, traditional African costumes instead of nose rings for example". Asian dolls featuring slanted eyes and long front teeth would also be changed on the 35-year-old ride, the theme park in the southern Netherlands said in a statement. Читать дальше...
As a homeowner, you obviously want the best and the most of returns when it comes to your window replacement project. And this implies two crucial aspects—getting quality energy efficient windows and ensuring their proper installation.
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The NHRC Wednesday sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reports that 209 primary school buildings in Etawah district are in a "dilapidated condition" due to which students are forced to attend their classes in the open. The National Human Rights Commission observed that it is the duty of the state to ensure that there should be no hurdle for the students and teachers in the process of imparting education. "The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that 209 primary school... Читать дальше...
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A SECRET Service officer and a pedestrian have been injured after a collision involving the motorcade of US President Donald Trump, according to reports, with initial suggestions .
A POLICE officer has been injured after a collision involving the motorcade of US President Donald Trump, according to reports.
About 30 members of the self-styled “anarchist collective” Rouvikonas (Rubicon) tried to enter a local Syriza meeting at Athens' western suburb of Egaleo, but were held back by police.
Federico Chiesa's brilliant hat-trick helped Fiorentina hammer 10-man Roma 7-1 to book a Coppa Italia semi-final spot. Giovanni Simeone came off the bench to score twice in the second half as Roma capitulated in Wednesday's tie, which included Edin Dzeko seeing red for Roma. Luis Muriel and Marco Benassi were also on target to add to the growing pressure on Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco. Chiesa struck twice in the opening 18 minutes, turning in a Kevin Mirallas cross to open the scoring before... Читать дальше...
Edin Dzeko was dismissed on a terrible night for Roma, Eusebio Di Francesco's men going down 7-1 away to Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia.
Polar vortex causes Chicago River to 'smoke,' freeze as subzero temperatures hit Fox News
Signs of the bitter cold are all around — most notably surrounding the Chicago River, which is currently "smoking" and starting to freeze over while in the ...
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