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Iraqi PM moves to reshuffle Cabinet amid fight against Islamic State

Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

Iraq's prime minister proposed a new Cabinet lineup to the country's lawmakers today, after weeks of pressure from supporters of a radical Shiite cleric who have staged rallies in the Iraqi capital and a sit-in next to the government headquarters to demand reforms.

California Assembly OKs highest minimum wage in nation

Las Vegas Sun (lasvegassun.com) 

The California Assembly on Thursday approved a plan that would create the highest statewide minimum wage in the nation of $15 an hour by 2022. The proposal now moves on to the state Senate for consideration. The state of New York is ...

LETTER: Political correctness has run amok

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Our nation, our constitution have always been center-right, Christian values being front and center. For over 200 years our small-government free capitalistic system of government has served us well and always maintained a strong military to protect our homeland and…

Former Apple CEO John Sculley says Steve Jobs cried at the office and that it was one reason why people loved working for him

BusinessInsider.com 

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Steve Jobs — as brilliant as he was — is sometimes remembered for his not-so-nice side.

For example, he often told his engineers, "This is s---" when reviewing their work, according to Walter Isaacson's biography of Jobs.

But former Apple chief executive John Sculley, 76, says that that was just one side of the man.

"So many of the movies and portrayals of Steve Jobs just focus on the 'bad boy' Steve, or the idea that he wasn't perfect," Sculley told Business Insider. Читать дальше...



6.2L-powered Silverado - part workhorse, part muscle car

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

What's not to like about a top-of-the-line crew cab pickup that rocks fragrant cowhide, wireless phone charging and a remote locking tailgate? There are five trim levels, starting with the least expense WT (think "work truck") and progressing through LS, LT, LTZ and, finally, the High Country. The Silverado 2WD crew cab's standard maximum towing capacities (using the ball hitch) range from 5,400 lbs. with 4.3-liter V6, 6-6 box and 3.23 axle to 9,400 lbs. with the 5.3-liter V8, 5-8 bed and 3.42 axle ratio. Читать дальше...

House rules: Corporators to get more dev fund

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

In a big surprise for 110 corporators of city who often fell short of development funds, LMC House on Thursday allocated Rs 80 lakh as maximum limit for development fund for each ward.

IBM, Tesla and Southwestern Energy rise, Endo skids

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market: IBM said it will expand its business services division by buying Bluewolf Group, which provides cloud consulting and implementation services. The business software maker posted a weak first-quarter profit and sales.

Obama Opens Final Nuclear Security Summit In Washington, D.C.

NPR (npr.org) 

Russia is not participating in this year's Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C., this week. It's the final such event of the Obama administration. Critics are underwhelmed with what the president's nuclear security push has accomplished, and it isn't clear whether the event might continue on into the administration of the next president.

FDA Approves Experimental Zika Screening For Blood Donations

NPR (npr.org) 

On Wednesday, the FDA approved an experimental test that screens blood donations for the Zika virus. It's a response to a blood donation shortage in Puerto Rico, where local donations were halted out of fear of spreading the virus.

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FAOTA stir: Odisha to procure commodities via national e-mktg

Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

Hours before traders stopped import of food items including pulses from other states demanding withdrawal of VAT on food items, the Odisha government on Thursday decided to procure commodities through national e-marketing.

Opioid Epidemic Sparks HIV Outbreak In Tiny Indiana Town

NPR (npr.org) 

Last spring, Austin, Ind., was at the center of an HIV outbreak linked to intravenous use of the opioid painkiller Opana. In one house in Austin, a man addicted to Opana says he didn't think he would get HIV through sharing needles. The town's only full-time doctor is trying to encourage people to get help, but many people have yet to be tested.

South African Court Rules President Jacob Zuma Defied Constitution

NPR (npr.org) 

A high court in South Africa ruled against President Jacob Zuma, saying he needs to repay the government for millions in state funds he used to upgrade his rural home. Among the accusations, the court didn't buy his argument that the swimming pool was a security measure to provide a reservoir in case of fire.

Georgia Is Not Alone In Scuffle Over 'Religious Liberty' Bills

NPR (npr.org) 

The governor of Georgia has vetoed a so-called "religious liberty bill" after vocal opposition. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Charles Haynes, director of the Religious Freedom Center at the Newseum, about how widespread these laws are in the U.S.


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