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MC proposes devp work worth 6 crore in ward 56

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

In a bid to develop ward 56 as a model ward, the municipal corporation (MC) has moved a proposal for developmental works worth around Rs 6 crore. It will be discussed in the meeting of the Finance and Contracts Committee (F&CC) on Friday.

City on the boil as mercury shoots through the roof

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

With the mercury shooting through the roof, getting out of home is difficult for residents. The most vulnerable sections include women, the elderly, school going children, the labour class and people travelling on two-wheelers.

SF pays woman who fell at Palace of Fine Arts $2.25 million

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The steps at the rotunda of the Palace of Fine Arts are a picturesque tourist attraction and a place where newlyweds pose for photos. Earlier this month, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors signed off on a multimillion dollar settlement with Lisa Owen. Following the settlement with Owen, San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department, which oversees the outpost, is considering taking measures to ensure another person doesn’t fall. “In order to protect our park spaces and to increase the likelihood that park goers make sound decisions... Читать дальше...

Checkout this wedding that everyone has been talking about (photos/ video)

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

Wow! ‘it’s raining money’ could be one of the expressions that comes to mind when you see the kind of money that ‘rained down’ at a traditional wedding recently The traditional wedding which reportedly held somewhere in the bride’s village in Isioziakah, Njaba local government area of Imo State, saw the couple’s family and friends […]

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Paul Wesley Sports Sexy Beard at CW Upfronts 2016

«Just Jared» 

Paul Wesley looks hot with some facial scruff while stepping out the 2016 CW Network Upfront held at The London Hotel on Thursday (May 19) in New York City. The 33-year-old actor was joined on the carpet by his co-stars Ian Somerhalder and Candice King. We had the chance to chat with Candice about Stefan [...]

Girl's 'fairytale' headstone blocked

BBC 

A mother is refused permission to place a fairytale castle headstone on her daughter's grave because it wasn't in keeping with a parish church's "historic" appearance.

Bell's 429 helicopter in service in Sweden

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Richard Tomkins
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 19 (UPI) -- Bell Helicopter announces that seven Bell 429 helicopters ordered by Sweden are now in service with the Swedish National Police.

Publishers Take on Beauty Box Business

WSJ.com 

Conde Nast's Allure magazine is expanding their popular beauty box service to include collaborations with sister publications like GQ and Brides. Allure chief revenue officer Agnes Chapski joins Tanya Rivero to discuss the business of beauty boxes, and how the editors select the products sent to consumers. Photo: Conde Nast



Science Group Vouches for GMO Foods

WSJ.com 

In an approximately 400-page report released this week, a nonprofit academic group evaluated 20 years of research on genetically-modified foods and found them safe for consumption as well as for the environment. WSJ's Jacob Bunge joins Tanya Rivero. Photo: Getty

Phahlane adamant about Hawks’ independence

Times LIVE 

Acting national police commissioner Lt. General Khomotso Phahlane is adamant about the Hawks independence‚ but experts lamented his "awkward" position of sitting with a controversial unit he has no control over within the police service.

ANC chief whip Mthembu calls for end to lies about Gordhan

Times LIVE 

African National Congress (ANC) chief whip Jackson Mthembu gave a word of support to Pravin Gordhan on Thursday‚ calling for an end to the recent lies peddled about the finance minister suggesting that he had been involved in criminal activity.

Tesla Plans to Sell $2 Billion of Stock

WSJ.com 

Tesla will soon sell $2 billion of its stock, to raise money towards the production of its Model 3 sedan and tax obligations. WSJ's Spencer Jakab joins Tanya Rivero to discuss. Photo: Getty

Vakbond verbijsterd over gedwongen fusie Orkest van het Oosten

Tubantia 

ENSCHEDE - FNV Kiem is verbijsterd over de gedwongen fusie tussen het Orkest van het Oosten en het Gelders Orkest. De vakgroep klassieke muziek van de bond zegt dat in een reactie op het advies dat de Raad voor Cultuur vanmorgen heeft uitgebracht aan minister Bussemaker.

Baby opossum found swimming in San Diego woman's toilet

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Ben Hooper
SAN DIEGO, May 19 (UPI) -- Animal control officers conducted a strange rescue in southern California when a woman discovered a baby opossum in her home toilet.

CBS '60 Minutes' newsman Morley Safer dies at 84

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Amy R. Connolly
NEW YORK, May 19 (UPI) -- Morley Safer, the longest-serving correspondent on the CBS newsmagazine "60 Minutes," died Thursday at age 84.

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Formula 1's four emerging stars

BBC Sport 

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Fayose under attack as PDP turns back against governor

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

– Clement Awoyelu, the pioneer chairman of the PDP in Ekiti state says the party is ready to correct all its wrongs in the past – Awoyelu says the PDP will begin by reclaiming the party from Governor Fayose – Awoyelu says he has no personal grudge with Fayose Clement Awoyelu, the pioneer chairman of the Peoples […]

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The Case for $35,000 Scotch

WSJ.com 

The Macallan, which is among the most collected and valuable spirits in the world, is about to release a 65-year-old expression in a Lalique decanter for $35,000. The Macallan manager of brand education Charlie Whitfield joins Tanya Rivero with a look at the world of high-end spirits as well as suggestions on more affordable options. Photo: Macallan

Israel frees Palestinian journalist Mohammed al-Qeek

WN.com 

Israel has released a Palestinian activist and journalist who spent three months on hunger strike after being held without trial or charge since November. Mohammed al-Qeeq, 33, went on hunger strike for 94 days in protest against his treatment by Israeli authorities, before reaching a deal with Israel in February securing his release. Al Jazeera's Harry...


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