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Cladding used in London's Grenfell Tower is 'banned in Britain'

June 19, 2017

Scotland Yard has said the rescue operation by emergency services on the site will take weeks and the death toll is also expected to rise further, though not all victims may be identified due to the nature of the burns. She said, in an unprecedented statement, that she had been "profoundly struck by the immediate inclination of people throughout the country to offer comfort and support to those in desperate need".

62 killed as forest fire rages in Portugal

June 18, 2017

Government officials say many of victims died in their cars when flames swept over a road. Several hundred firefighters and over 100 vehicles were dispatched late on Saturday to tackle the blaze, which broke out in the afternoon in the municipality of Pedrogao Grande before spreading fast across several fronts.

AT&T Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 receiving Android Nougat update

June 19, 2017

Even though Android 8.0 is nearly ready, OEMs and carriers are working hard to see to it that eligible devices are updated to Android 7.0 Nougat. In order to get the OTA update, your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 must be running baseband version T817AUCU2BPI4 or T818AUCS1AQD1.

Kevin Durant left his car to celebrate with fans outside Oracle Arena

June 18, 2017

The Cleveland Cavaliers also visited past year after cinching their championship; Obama also called Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue personally after the win, and noted that he emailed Lebron James personally to congratulate him on the win.

YotaPhone 3, the dual display smartphone to be launched later this year

June 18, 2017

Details are rather scarce at the moment, but we do know there will be 64GB and 128GB models, priced at about $350 and $450 respectively. Yota Devices has officially announced the next model, fittingly named the YotaPhone 3 , at the China-Russia Expo in Harbin.

Lijiang observatory helps unravel mysteries of quantum communication

June 18, 2017

With the help of Micius - the world's first quantum-enabled satellite launched previous year - the researchers set out to communicate with three ground stations across China using entangled photons (light particles). "In terms of quantum communications and satellite technology, certainly the Chinese are in front", said Ben Buchler, professor of physics at Australian National University.

All the times Trump was jabbed at the Tony Awards

June 18, 2017

Ben Platt broke everyone's hearts with his live performance of " Waving Through a Window " before going on to take Best Actor in a Musical for Dear Evan Hansen . "I'd like to thank all the Tony voters, many of whom I've actually dated", she said. Surprising no one, Midler kept doling out thanks, even waving her hand with an annoyed "shut that crap off" at one point.

Nintendo Switch and Mario Take E3 by Storm

June 18, 2017

As per usual, Mario can jump and run just like in preceding titles. Players will be able to fly around, attack enemies and do actions that Mario is not capable of doing, according to IGN . In contrast to many recent Mario adventures, Odyssey is an open, 3D exploration game akin to Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Sunshine . " Super Mario Odyssey " might only have a two-player co-op mode, but looks like it functions well for the game's sandbox design, and seems to be light and fun.

Apple unveils HomePod to compete with Amazon Echo and Google Home

June 18, 2017

Apple wants to combine the two categories in one device and has price the HomePod accordingly. "And we sell a lot of speakers on Amazon and we want to give people a lot of choice". You can talk to the speaker to play anything in your Apple Music library and more. In many ways, HomePod will be able to do the same things as an Amazon Echo or Google Home, including playing back podcasts, setting reminders, checking sports scores, translation and controlling internet-connected ...

Fresh iPhone 8 renders show off bezel-less screen, iOS 11 & more

June 18, 2017

But iOS 11 is definitely one of the best announcements so far, seeing that the new version of their in-house OS promises to bring a lot of cool new features, especially for iPads. On the back, of the iPhone 8 is seen carrying a vertically aligned dual-camera setup that would apparently house AR capabilities. What's interesting is that the flash could be placed between the dual camera lens.

Warriors championship parade set for Thursday in Oakland

June 18, 2017

After coming out to a flawless 15-0 in post season, the Warriors dropped game 4 in Cleveland against the Cavaliers and finished off the series Monday night in Oakland with a 129-120 win. "I've got nothing but love and respect for him and I can't wait to compete against him again next season". While the Warriors pick at the end of the first round now every year and they aren't in position for the prime picks, they have still done a tremendous job of finding value.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Toronto

June 18, 2017

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the city and many other areas, with rainfall in excess of 50 mm possible. The watch is also in effect in Guelph, Wellington County, Erin, Arthur, and Mount Forest. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. A lot of people posted pictures of ominous looking cloud formations on social media, but there were no reports of any funnel clouds.

Louisville's Justin Thomas Sets A US Open Record

June 18, 2017

Shockingly enough, the answer was yes. Dustin Johnson , Jason Day and Rory McIlroy are heading home . How odd is professional golf? The top 18 players on the leaderboard going into the weekend have combined for zero majors. "And I'm sure it will be rough this weekend". "I hate just being in the situation where I've been in a good spot and maybe let it get away from me a little bit and let some mistakes compound and turn a round that you (just) kind of fight through it and end up ...

JB Holmes one shot back at US Open

June 18, 2017

Champ, a qualifier from Texas A&M, is leading the 156-player field in average driving distance over the first two rounds at 339 yards, and is tied for eighth on the leaderboard, two shots off the pace at five-under-par after Friday's three-under 69.

Iran, China hold joint naval drill in Persian Gulf

June 18, 2017

The official IRNA news agency said Sunday's drill included an Iranian warship as well as two Chinese warships, a logistics ship and a Chinese helicopter that arrived in Iran's port of Bandar Abbas last week. Sayyari said that the naval exercises will be held in the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea. The Iranian Navy has assigned its Alborz destroyer (seen below), a helicopter, and 700 personnel members to the exercise.

Justin Thomas shoots 63, trails Brian Harman by 1

June 18, 2017

No left-hander has ever won the U.S. Open . "So we're breaking down all kinds of barriers". "It's hard to stay patient but I was proud of the way I did that". "So that just kind of gave me a confidence boost, knowing I can hit those shots". It's not going to be an easy day, for sure. I've been there a handful of times and had some good finishes.

London fire: Queen Elizabeth issues somber message after site visit

June 18, 2017

As the video continues to record, Rania is heard praying and saying police are telling people to get out but that they can't due to the fire and the smoke. Construction company Rydon made the refurbishment of the block worth Rs 8.7 million pound and was completed in July 2016. Bellerin, a defender, also plays for London club Arsenal.

India favourites against Pakistan: Saha

June 18, 2017

But neither of the teams will take each other lightly, and will expect tough competition. The fact that many feel Pakistan have done splendidly well just to get to this point, does ease the weight of expectations on them, which could prove to be a crucial factor in this CT 2017 final.

Solar Power Will Kill Coal Faster Than You Think

June 18, 2017

Electricity from photovoltaic panels costs nearly a quarter of what it did in 2009 and is likely to fall another 66 percent by 2040. Researchers project that coal generation projects equal to the entire electricity output of Germany and Brazil stand to be cancelled.

Trump cries witch hunt amid Russia probe

June 18, 2017

Bush . In another tweet earlier Friday, Trump writes, "After 7 months of investigations & committee hearings about my 'collusion with the Russians, ' nobody has been able to show any proof". Comey deemed that would wrong and refused to do it. Trump then fired Comey. The memos, he said, are evidence that Trump urged him to end one strand of the investigation involving Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn , pledge loyalty to the President and state publicly that the FBI ...

Virginia establishment favorite easily wins Democratic primary

June 18, 2017

Gov Ralph Northam in the primary for the Democratic nomination for Virginia Governor. But despite a huge financial disadvantage and the general impression he was a clown running a circus-like campaign, Prince William County supervisor Corey Stewart threw a big scare into Gillespie and other Virginia Republicans by very narrowly missing an upset win against the front-runner.

Galaxy Note 8 won't have in-screen fingerprint sensor, says Samsung exec

June 18, 2017

The Note 8 will not come equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner says the recent rumor. With the popularity the augmented reality draws these days, Samsung might step up its game by bringing in a support for this technology through a dual-camera setup.

Developers Will Have Access To NFC On iPhone In iOS 11

June 18, 2017

We're still months out from the official launch of Apple's massively overhauled iPhone 8 but that doesn't stop the rumor mill from churning out details about the device. Further, the fingerprint scanner is missing thus it could mean that the Touch ID will be embedded underneath the display. iDropNews claims the 10th-anniversary device will have a "large pad" on the inside to facilitate wireless charging through the glass panel.

Brits Are Upset With The Prime Minister's Response To The London Fire

June 18, 2017

Work is now continuing to recover bodies from inside the building, which has now been completely searched. May noted that she was aware of the situation and ordered immediate response to support the people on the ground. There is ample food and water, but very little privacy or proper bedding, and with the tower destroyed, no one knows where they will be relocated or for how long.

Monster Hunter World Leaked Gameplay Showcases Combat, Lush Environment, Monsters And More

June 18, 2017

That said, we haven't confirmed any hard details about the PC version of Monster Hunter: World , except that it will be releasing after the console versions. Some of the notable features of the game include destructible environment and a hookshot. The issue was first raised when a Capcom community manager tweeted Monster Hunter: World would be "targeting a stable 30fps across all platforms".

DAG Rosenstein Considering Recusal from Russia Investigation

June 18, 2017

And Trump's bombshell tweet on Friday morning - appearing to confirm that he's now under investigation for obstruction of justice and attacking his deputy attorney general - is part of a broader decision by the president to "go on the attack", the official said .

CNN sues Department of Justice for Comey memo copies

June 18, 2017

The focus on Rosenstein sharpened Friday because the President attacked the deputy attorney general in a tweet, blaming him for what he terms a "witch hunt". Gingrich told The Associated Press in an interview this week that his feelings about him began to change after Comey testified to a Senate panel that he had leaked his personal memos in order to trigger the appointment of a special counsel.

Mohammad Amir Fit For India vs Pakistan Final, Confirms Mickey Arthur

June 18, 2017

On the opposing side is a Pakistani team that has been hanging tough to battle back to the finals. Pakistan received a boost on Saturday when Mohammad Amir , who missed their shock semi-final win over England with back spasms, took a full part in training and was passed fit.

7 things you need to know about Spider-Man for PlayStation 4

June 18, 2017

Within a 10 minute demonstration, Insomniac Games showed how Spider-Man fights all new villains such as Mr. Negative from destroying his beloved city alongside new enemy factions such as the Inner Demons. Maybe they aren't dead but they'll probably have major health issues going forward. SpiderMan game from Insomniac Games was the biggest highlights of PlayStation E3 2017 press conference.

New renders show off iOS 11-running iPhone 8

June 18, 2017

Drag and drop is one of the coolest iOS 11 features we've seen in a while, a feature that should completely change the way we interact with iPads, especially when it comes to productivity apps, but not only. The renders show the 10th anniversary iPhone with a almost bezel-less display. iDropNews claims the 10th-anniversary device will have a "large pad" on the inside to facilitate wireless charging through the glass panel.

Could Trump's "witch hunt" tweet come back to haunt him?

June 18, 2017

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., right, chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Vice Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., left, listen as Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence about his role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the investigation into contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russian Federation, on Capitol Hill in Washington , Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

Amit Shah:No Chance Of India Pakistan Series At Their Home Grounds

June 18, 2017

At a media interaction held at the BJP office at Dadar, Shah was asked: "Should India and Pakistan play cricket when there are tensions across the border and ties are not at its best in the wake of firing and killing of jawans?" "I think the Government of India is confused about the current relationship with Pakistan", congress leader Meem Afzal told ANI .

Conservative Trump Supporter Narrowly Loses Virginia Primary

June 18, 2017

Norfolk resident Andrew Patton was one voter drawn to Stewart, who briefly served as Trump's campaign chairman in Virginia before he was sacked from the post . Now the critical question is whether Stewart supporters will turn out for Gillespie in November. "The president", the source added, "still reigns supreme among primary voters and there is no chance anybody who opposed him past year will have the luxury to forget it".

E3 2017: Super Mario Odyssey Co-op Revealed

June 18, 2017

New details about Nintendo's upcoming 3D platformer " Super Mario Odyssey " were revealed at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). While controlling Cappy , you'll be invincible while providing support. But when you throw Cappy at certain enemies or objects, Mario "captures" them, allowing the player to take control and use their abilities. It's this functionality that could make Super Mario Odyssey a game to remember and what has been baked into Super Mario 64 via the ...

Apple iPhone 8 running iOS 11 renders leaked online

June 18, 2017

The devices that are not supported on iOS 11 are: Original iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, original iPod touch, iPod touch 2nd-gen, iPod touch 3rd-gen, iPod touch 4th-gen, iPod touch 5th-gen, original iPad .

Queen visits London fire volunteers as locals plead for answers

June 18, 2017

Six victims have been provisionally identified so far, but Cundy told BBC that police "may not be able to identify everybody". Police expect the number of dead to increase, but have not put a figure on it. "There are obvious questions about value for money and other questions that will be raised and other questions that demand answers". Fellow resident Nathaniel Fairnington said: "We haven't really been given any advice".

London tower fire: 58 people missing presumed dead, say police

June 18, 2017

The Grenfell Tower in west London , built in the 1970s and renovated several times, contains 120 homes. Speaking to media outside the West London building site, Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said , "The fire was truly horrific".

Donald Trump blasts obstruction of justice probe reports as 'phony'

June 18, 2017

Trump kept up his criticism of the investigations, writing on Twitter: "After 7 months of investigations & committee hearings about my 'collusion with the Russians, ' nobody has been able to show any proof". Trump "believes that he has the power to fire anyone in government he chooses and for any reason", said Representative Adam Schiff, whose committee is also investigating Russia-Trump ties.

Wildfire starts at Los Angeles County lake

June 18, 2017

The National Weather Service reported the temperature in nearby Saugus was 97 degrees at 3 p.m., with relative humidity 23 percent and southwest winds of 10 miles per hour gusting to 18 miles per hour. Angeles National Forest fire response teams are leading the firefighting effort as of 2:30 p.m. The national Weather service reported 9 miles per hour winds in the nearby Saugus area, with gusts blowing up to 17 miles per hour.

Trump again acknowledges he's under investigation

June 18, 2017

Trump's tweets Friday were especially remarkable considering the context that Trump was repeatedly asking Comey and other investigators to go on the record to say he wasn't under investigation . The Washington Post reported Mueller may be interested in a meeting in which Trump allegedly urged Rogers and Coats to convince Comey to back off the probe into ousted National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

Big scientific breakthrough at sub-atomic level holds promise for secure comms

June 18, 2017

Those properties of quantum physics also hold the potential for super-fast computers. Entanglement refers to a feature of quantum physics whereby two particles separated by a distance are mysteriously linked in existence, so that if the status of one is measured or disturbed, the other changes immediately.

Germany set to open its first liberal mosque in Berlin

June 18, 2017

Ates said that the new mosque was created to give "modern and liberal Muslims" the opportunity to "show our faces in public". "We want to send a signal against Islamic terror and the misuse of our religion", she added. She will start Arabic and Islamic theology studies later this year and hopes to become an imam. Ditib has declined to comment on the new mosque. A Liberal Mosque, where all Muslims can pray together regardless of their gender, sexuality has opened in Germany.

Four-way tie for lead, top-3 MC at US Open

June 18, 2017

Of the four, Fleetwood - who was ranked 188th in the world rankings as recently as last August, but now up to 32nd - is the only one never to have won in the United States. He made an 8, and followed that with a tee shot into the rough to make a bogey. After the Travelers, McIlroy will take a week off and then play in the Irish Open, the Scottish Open and the British Open in consecutive weeks.

Babysitter, 20, pulled from pool unresponsive after four-year-old calls 911

June 17, 2017

Sgt. John Loughry said a firefighter dove into the pool and pulled the woman out. York Regional Police said members of Central York Fire Services were the first to arrive at a home on Arnold Crescent around 4:45 p.m. Paramedics are calling the incident a "near-drowning" and performed CPR on the woman before she was taken to hospital in critical condition. "She's a pretty sharp four-year-old", Insp.

Leaked renders show the iPhone X running iOS 11

June 17, 2017

The folks at iDrop News claim that the renders "are almost identical to the actual device and operating system set to debut this fall". We have already seen several Apple iPhone 8 renders in the past, but we have yet again come across something interesting today.

Should You Buy PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) On Current Analyst Views?

June 17, 2017

Verizon Communications Inc now has $191.41B valuation. The analysts estimated EPS for the higher end at 0.72 and lower end at -0.17 while the year ago reported earnings per share was 1.74. Ishares (IEMG) was reduced too. Since January 3, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 2 sales for $673,038 activity. (NYSE:VZ) on Monday, February 27.

Trump's Paris decision is a boon for Plains states

June 17, 2017

Ms. McKenna was asked about a report in the German news magazine Der Spiegel on June 9 that said Mr. Trudeau had suggested to Ms. Merkel in a telephone call that all mentions of the Paris agreement be struck from a planned G20 statement on climate change as a way to garner Mr.

Fire safety reviews 'already taking place' at Manchester tower blocks

June 17, 2017

The focus of criticism centres on the cladding fitted to external walls on the 1970s concrete block as part of a £8.7 million ($11 million, 9.9 million euros) refit completed a year ago. The death toll in the massive fire that engulfed a 24-storey tower here almost doubled to 30 today amid fears that it could climb to " triple figures ", even as Scotland Yard launched a criminal investigation into the cause of one of the worst fire tragedies in the country.

Seized Moroccan phosphate ship to stay in South Africa, court rules

June 17, 2017

After 45 days, the cargo remains under detention aboard the Marshall Islands registered bulk carrier NM Cherry Blossom at anchor in Port Elizabeth. Ballance phosphate cargo detained after further court setback. "The determination from the court means the vessel is likely to stay in South Africa for a very long time unless we discharge cargo or pay a bond".

Canada cyber-spy agency expects hacktivist attacks in 2019 vote

June 17, 2017

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said interference in elections has been "energetically discussed" at meetings of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the G7 group of leading industrial powers. "It's an issue which has been discussed quite energetically at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation table and also at the G7 table", Freeland told reporters during a conference call from Miami.

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