WASHINGTON – A top U.S. general warned on Feb. 5 that Islamic State would pose an enduring threat following a planned U.S. withdrawal from Syria, saying the militant group retained leaders, fighters, facilitators and resources that will fuel a menacing insurgency. Read more here.
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Warning: Graphic photo A Waiuku teenage horse rider broke both of his arms earlier today after fireworks were shot towards him while he worked with his horse, his step-dad alleges. Keanu Halley, 13 ...
What a day..... Working with limited time in life I have to find ways to ride around my kids and work. I planned out a ride from my son's preschool that came to 11 miles. Keep in mind I had never ridden this route before. Starting out there was a lot of upward climb, not extreme but enough...
(A brief side note. In its commitment to fighting 'fake news' by pushing 'fact check' spam from Snopes, the top Google result for Gerald and Sharon David, the Reno couple murdered by an illegal alien is Snopes spam which falsely casts doubt on the story. This is another example of Google distorting search results for political reasons while spreading fake news in the name of fighting fake news.)
Читать дальше...A Los Angeles Police Department statement says the Army is conducting training in greater Los Angeles and Long Beach to 'enhance soldier skills by operating in various urban environments and settings'
A British businessman has challenged a refusal by IBRC to recognise a judgement for stg£113m (€128m) he obtained against it over the sale of a 100-room mansion in the UK.
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CAIRO — Egypt says it has discovered a number of ancient burial chambers containing some 40 mummies in the desert province of Minya, south of Cairo. Officials told reporters on Saturday at the site that the chambers, which were cut out of rock, belonged to a middle-class family who probably lived during the Ptolemaic, early...
The New Statesman just published an interesting piece from political aide Tara Jane O’Reilly which passionately argues that MPs should learn to code. This, she says, would help them understand the societal issues brought about from technology, while simultaneously helping parliamentarians engage with the electorate. O’Reilly correctly points out that the current crop of MPs are failing to address problems brought about by technology. She gives the example of algorithmic bias, which is currently a... Читать дальше...
A 12-year-old is competing to be the first female national champion of a male-dominated Norwegian dance tradition.
Pope Francis has for the first time publicly acknowledged the scandal of priests and bishops sexually abusing nuns and says he committed to doing more to fight the problem
John Wall originally was expected to miss 6-8 months after undergoing surgery on his left heel in December.
Smith and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll had a long association that dated to 1982.
‘A.P. among top players in rate of conversion of MoUs’
Police say three men entered through the front doors of the bank and began yelling at customers not to move.
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis has praised the courage of a young girl who broke through police barricades in Abu Dhabi to hand-deliver a letter to him. Francis was being driven around the city’s sports stadium in his pope mobile before Mass when the child dashed from the crowd so quickly that police
Is there anything the U.S. do to support Venezuelans who want to reassert their liberties? Juan Carlos Hidalgo comments.
Above the comic racks, the walls of the store are hung with drawings of such fearsome beasts as the “Midnight Croaker,” “Your Mom Inside Out,” and “Slagatha the Worm Queen.” The monsters are the work of 48 local artists including Mark Ingram, Grady Gordon, Charlie Immer, Devin Flynn, Lizz Hickey, Rob Goodin and Jon Vermilyea, who curated the exhibition.
MICHELLE O'CONNOR explains how tiny changes to your usual routine can have a huge impact on your wellbeing.
Dyson's cordless stick vacuums obviously get the most attention since they offer outstanding performance and power with a lightweight, portable design. But if you want real power and suction to clean up serious messes, you need a power cord. The Dyson Ball Animal Upright Vacuum is Dyson's most powerful vacuum model, and it's on sale right now on Amazon for just $189.99 if you pick up a refurb. This is a one-day only deal though, so you'll have to be quick if you want to get in on the action. ... Читать дальше...
