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Man paddleboards from San Fran to Hawaii

August 30, 2019

During his arduous voyage, the endurance athlete ate dehydrated food and used heated water. He says he spent 8 to 10 hours a day paddling and would sleep at night. He did have to clear barnacles from the hull at least three times during the journey. It ended Sunday when de la Rosa arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii. He claimed the last 24 hours were riddled with uncertainty and concern.

SMPA professor calls New York Times columnist a 'bedbug'

August 30, 2019

Some rewrote the first line of Kafka's "Metamorphosis", in which a protagonist awakens to find himself transformed into a roach, to be about him, while another prankster changed Stephens' Wikipedia entry to include "bedbug". In an exchange that has gone viral, Stephens took exception to a tweet regarding a genuine story at the premises of his employer which had a bedbug infestation.

Cites agrees on near-total ban on sending wild elephants to zoos

August 30, 2019

Proposals that would have enabled Zimbabwe , Botswana , Namibia and South Africa to resume trade in ivory to Cites-approved countries were turned down by a vote of 101 to 23, with 18 abstentions. The number of African elephants has shrunk from about five million a century ago to about 400,000. Meanwhile President Emmerson Mnangagwa has already indicated that Zimbabwe is contemplating pulling out of CITES to enjoy its right to benefit from the natural resources and improve the ...

Trump administration taps disaster, cyber funds to cover immigration

August 30, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) notified Congress in late July that it meant to reprogram funds from several agencies - including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S.

NBC 5 Forecast: Additional rain in the forecast | Weather

August 30, 2019

Winds will remain steady around 10 miles per hour overnight as showers move into some parts of Northeast Ohio. It looks to remain dry, but some showers could move in late in the day and into tonight as a tropical system moves up the coast.

Missing New York girl found safe in England, police say

August 30, 2019

The family is confused by her disappearance as Victoria did not seem rebellious, Arkadiusz Grabowski said. Police believe she was lured by a man she met on Facebook, according to the New York Daily News . "She left JFK on Saturday morning and reached the United Kingdom on Monday morning", a New York Police Division spokesman advised the PA information company.

Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak Faces Court for Biggest 1MDB Corruption Trial

August 30, 2019

He also said Najib had worked closely with Malaysian businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low in committing his criminal acts. Najib faces 42 graft charges linked to the 1MDB scandal that led to his election defeat previous year. Goldman earned another US$279 million as arranger of a US$3 billion loan to fund a "sham" joint-venture project between 1MDB and Aabar Investments PJS to build the Tun Razak Exchange tower.

Scottish Tory chief quits as Brexit backlash grows

August 30, 2019

As for losing three? A centrist who recognised that the Tories had to modernise if they were to build support in Scotland , and the north of England for that matter, her loss is a significant one when Ms Davidson was being touted, until relatively recently, by many in her party as a possible Prime Minister - and with good reason.

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell retracts Trump story

August 30, 2019

O'Donnell then went on to present a time when Trump had gone out of his way to shake the host's hand even after threatening to sue him and when Trump told him he'd done a great job on the show when returning after a auto accident. In doing so, Trump is extending a days-long series of tweets aimed at media outlets. "This was a reckless attempt to slander our family and smear a great company", Eric Trump wrote on Twitter.

Babies develop 'werewolf syndrome’ after medicine mix-up in Spain

August 30, 2019

An investigation by the Spanish health regulator (Aemps), found the batch of drugs they were given contained a substance normally used to treat alopecia (hair loss). But since then, at least 17 children have been affected. Officials said condition is expected to reverse after kids stopped taking the drug. Hypertrichosis is typically associated with an extremely rare genetic condition in which excessive hair growth begins in infancy and persists into adulthood.

Japan approves second material for Samsung export

August 30, 2019

South Korea accused the mutual USA ally of treating it as an adversary as Tokyo's decision effectively to degrade Seoul's trading status came into effect. Hiroshige Seko, Japan's minister of economy, trade and industry, said earlier this week that the trade status review was needed for proper checks on exports because of concerns they could be used for military purposes.

Two children killed after suspect crashes stolen cop auto into vehicles

August 30, 2019

According to police , the person driving the stolen police vehicle was the suspect in a stabbing incident that took place earlier in the night. Two of the police officers were injured too, though they were just minor injuries. The incident began in nearby Riverside, Ohio , where police were responding to a stabbing. "It was very loud, it was like a crash and bam - there was vehicle parts flying all over the street", one witness said.

'We must have American dominance in space'

August 30, 2019

Mr Trump said Space Command will "ensure that America's dominance in space is never questioned and never threatened". That's happening in Colorado Springs, where airmen control America's constellation of military satellites and troops convene with America's intelligence agencies at the National Space Defense Center to plan for conflicts that extend into orbit.

Iran says there will be no talks unless US lifts sanctions

August 30, 2019

Naval War College. Iran's leadership has downplayed the chances for talks with the USA without sanctions being eased first. "I'm looking at a really good Iran, really strong, we're not looking for regime change. The rial was higher at about 112,000 to the dollar, up from 117,500 a week ago under the unofficial rate in Iran's capital, according to the Bonbast website that monitors exchange rates.

Woman falls 80 feet from balcony while practicing extreme yoga pose

August 30, 2019

According to reports, she fell at 1:10 pm local time and was immediately taken to by paramedics from the Red Cross and the Nuevo Leon Civil Protection. She remains in a critical condition with fractures to all four of her limbs as well as to her hips and skull. They found no structural failings in the building or the balcony and decided that the fall was an accident, with no blame placed on the building or its management.

Modi says Kashmir under control

August 30, 2019

Ahead of his latest remarks, Trump last Tuesday after phone calls with both Modi and Khan offered to mediate in what he called an "explosive" situation in Kashmir. The Indian leader has previously said the revocation of Kashmir's special status would spur economic growth in the region and bring an end to decades of armed rebellion that has killed thousands of people.

Deutsche Bank has tax returns sought by House Democrats

August 30, 2019

Messages were left with a Deutsche Bank attorney seeking comment on the filing. The bank also has tax returns of "immediate family" of those named in the subpoena, which could be given to the House if the subpoena is upheld. Deutsche Bank has been a major lender to both the Trump Organization and Kushner Companies, which previously was run by Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, now a presidential adviser.

Opposition surges against Boris Johnson's Parliament scheme

August 30, 2019

It follows reports a "golden triangle" of advisers including the Queen's private secretary, Edward Young, Britain's cabinet secretary, Sir Mark Sedwill and the prime minister's principal private secretary, Peter Hill, have been working to ensure the 93-year-old monarch remains above the political fray.

Trump slams Washington Post over report on pardons

August 30, 2019

Chants of "finish the wall!" are common at the president's campaign rallies, with Trump promising his supporters that over 400 miles of wall will be complete by the end of 2020. But if the reporting is true, Painter said it's time for Trump to spend some time behind bars, raising the ghost of former President Richard Nixon, who was impeached, in part, for asking his lackeys to commit crimes.

Amazon's Ring to partner with 400 police agencies nationwide

August 30, 2019

Ring founder Jamie Siminoff defended the practice in a company blog post titled " Working Together for Safer Neighborhoods ". Ring , the device maker purchased by Amazon for $839 million, said the video-enabled smart doorbell and its associated Neighbors applications help improve communication between residents and their police departments.

Prince Andrew 'knows what he's done' says Jeffrey Epstein accuser

August 30, 2019

Andrew said in his statement that he first met Epstein in 1999 and had stayed at a number of his residences, but saw him no a few times or twice a year. with homicide ". On July 23, Epstein was found semiconscious in his cell, and he was placed on suicide watch as a result. That deal allowed Epstein to plead guilty to two state charges and spend just 13 months in jail, with work release privileges.

Man who played same lottery numbers for 30 years wins $60 million

August 30, 2019

Bon Truong is the victor of the long-awaited $60 million Lotto Max jackpot prize from the October 26 draw, here accepting his cheque at the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Office in St. This gives them the time to evaluate their decision and everything that could happen once they receive the amount of cash they are eligible for. "After those big, main things, I would like to take my family on a holiday".

Russian client sues Boeing to cancel Boeing 737 MAX order

August 30, 2019

Correction: An earlier version of this article placed the total amount of Avia's lawsuit at $225 million . "Boeing's failures effectively grounded a legion of pilots too - pilots who were not aware that the equipment they had to fly was defective and dangerously designed".

Hurricane Dorian Threatens to Hammer Florida as Cat. 3 on Labor Day

August 30, 2019

All indications are that by this Labor Day weekend, a powerful hurricane will be near or over the Florida peninsula, the National Hurricane Center says. No watches or warnings are now in effect, so weather officials did not issue an 8 a.m. intermediate public advisory on Hurricane Dorian. "All Floridians on the East Coast should have 7 days of supplies, prepare their homes & follow the track closely", Gov.

What's At the Root of the Unrest in Indonesia's Papua?

August 30, 2019

Demonstrators reportedly threw rocks at prisoners as they set the prison ablaze, while riot police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Indigenous Papuans are ethnically distinct from many other Indonesians and often experience discrimination, Yeimo says. "We don't know yet how many victims there are because communication from there has been limited", Papuan military spokesman Eko Daryanto told Reuters by telephone.

South China Sea dispute to dominate Duterte’s China visit

August 30, 2019

The Chinese ship was also accused of leaving the area without helping the 22 Filipino crew, who were later rescued by a Vietnamese vessel. Duterte will visit China for the fifth time upon the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping . Duterte is accorded foyer honors as he prepares to board a plane bound for the People's Republic of China at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on August 28, 2019.

Iran boosting effort to give Hezbollah precision-missile capability — Israeli military

August 29, 2019

The heavily armed Shi'ite movement has denied harboring such missile facilities. As the U.N Security Council is set to vote Thursday on whether to extend the mandate of the U.N. On Wednesday, the Lebanese army said it opened fire at two of three Israeli drones that breached Lebanese airspace in the south of the country near the Israeli border, and all three returned to Israeli airspace.

Australian PM says UK's Johnson convinced him he can deliver Brexit

August 29, 2019

Mr Johnson said "we're not taking anything for granted" but the Headingley Test had been "a hell of a game". Their 40 minute meeting came at the start of the second and final day of the G7 leaders' summit in the luxurious seaside town of Biarritz .

Palestinian Harvard Freshman Deported Over His Friends' Social-Media Posts

August 29, 2019

On August 27, The Crimson reported that Ismail B. Ajjawi was detained and later denied entry into the us after he landed at Logan International Airport in Boston , Massachusetts. Harvard University said the institution "is working closely with the student's family and appropriate authorities to resolve this matter" before the commencement of classes on Tuesday.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Quits 2020 Race for the White House

August 29, 2019

Making the announcement on Twitter , New York's Democratic junior senator thanked supporters and reiterated her support for a Democrat to defeat President Donald Trump and flipping the Senate. Only 10 candidates, however, will be on the debate stage next month in front of a primetime audience hosted and moderated by ABC News . "Kirsten, you are my sister and one of the most righteous fighters I know", Sen.

Yemen forces reclaim Aden

August 29, 2019

An AFP correspondent in the east of the city witnessed shelling by advancing government forces who came fresh from their success in taking back control of Abyan province to the east. "The legitimate government [of Hadi] has proven to be incompetent, dysfunctional and is corrupted from the highest-ranking government official to the lowest official", Sulaiman said, speaking from NY.

Ancient skull discovery yields new clues on human evolution

August 29, 2019

Two studies have been published in the journal Nature . There is an interesting mix of some more primitive characteristics, such as features from Ardipithecus and Sahelanthropus and characteristics of later species, such as A. afarensis . This is the first time a skull belonging to Australopithecus anamensis has been found and the discovery sheds light on the evolutionary history of early human ancestors.

China sends fresh troops into Hong Kong, heightening concerns for intervention

August 29, 2019

Ms Margaret Fung, TMF Group's managing director for Hong Kong, said: "As a leading provider of global business administration services, we are constantly sensing the market and its dynamics, and we will continue to observe in case the situation changes".

Macron and Johnson hold joint press conference before talks in Paris

August 29, 2019

Johnson's Downing Street office doubled down on the message later, stating that unless the trade backstop on the Irish border was abolished "there's no prospect of a deal". "(We) might be able to find (a solution) in the next 30 days, why not?" Signalling that the ball was in the UK's court, he said: 'If we can not find alternatives, then it will be because of a deeper problem, a political one, a British political problem.

Yang Hengjun: Australian writer faces spying charges in China

August 29, 2019

China formally arrested an Australian academic over alleged espionage, media reports said on Tuesday. "We expect that basic standards of justice and procedural fairness are met", she added. China has not allowed Yang access to his lawyers or family since his detention, Payne said. Only Australian embassy officials have been allowed access to him, and had visited him seven times.

Mexican nightclub fire attack kills at least 26, injures 11

August 29, 2019

Veracruz Governor Cuitlahuac Garcia condemned the attack, saying federal investigators are cooperating with state authorities and vowed that the crime "will not go unpunished". Mexican media reported that the bar was peppered with gunfire and Molotov cocktails were thrown inside. So far the number of murders in Mexico has continued to rise after reaching record levels a year ago, and Lopez Obrador has said more needs to be done.

Video shows man’s truck stolen as he robbed business, police say

August 29, 2019

Kennewick officers investigating the vehicle theft said area surveillance video revealed a more complicated story. Video of the scene shows the owner of the vehicle, William Kelley , running after his truck as it was driven away. An unidentified man on a 10-speed bike rode by the truck, discovered Kelley's keys, put his bike in the bed and drove away. "Sigh, the world we live in".

David's Sunday Forecast - Another cloudy and cool August Day

August 29, 2019

More rain will develop into Saturday night, and some of the rain will be heavy once again. Plan on highs no better than mid-upper 60s for Saturday and barely cracking 70 on Sunday as clouds hold tight. Locally heavy rainfall is still a possibility. Sun: High: 81 AM showers, then mostly cloudy. Tue: High: 84 Low: 66 Becoming mostly sunny. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a low dipping down to 58.

Iran: lengthy jail terms for dual national and British Council worker

August 29, 2019

Anousheh Ashouri, a dual British-Iranian national, was among three people whose sentences were announced on Iranian state television by judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili. Ms Amiri was "sentenced to 10 years in jail. and she is already serving her term". Moreover, a London-based British Council employee, Ms. Aras Amiri , was also arrested during a family visit to Iran last May.

White House: First Lady Hasn't Met Kim Jong Un in Person

August 29, 2019

The content of this image is as provided and can not be independently verified. Kim Jong-un smiles after the test firing of Saturday's missile system. He likes testing missiles but we never restricted short-range missiles. "We'll see what happens". Although his previous two meetings with the North Korean leader didn't yield any result, Trump said he was "in no rush" to defuse tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Facebook Clamps Down On Political Advertisers Ahead Of 2020 Elections

August 29, 2019

Even though we're more than a year out, the U.S. Presidential candidates alone are in spend mode on Facebook, investing $4.3 million on ads targeting registered voters from July 20 through August 17. Final 12 months, Fb started requiring political advertisers to submit a US mailing tackle and id doc. However the firm mentioned some had used deceptive disclaimers or tried to register as organizations which didn't exist.

Italy’s president asked to approve new government led by PM Giuseppe Conte

August 29, 2019

Not only did Conte avoid a no-confidence vote demanded by the League by choosing to resign, his blistering attack against Salvini in the Senate last week, when he accused the League leader of being "opportunistic" and "irresponsible", earned him new fans.

Amazon Fires: Dramatic Drone Footage Shows Fire Gathering Strength

August 29, 2019

The statement that the USA did not join in the most concrete immediate gesture of the summit comes days after Trump called it a success and physically embraced Macron at a joint press conference. The offer , which was made at a summit in France on Monday, has stirred up emotions within Bolsonaro's nationalist government. On Monday, Macron rebuked the "extraordinarily rude" Bolsonaro after the Brazilian leader personally expressed approval for a supporter's Facebook post implying that ...

Barbie are releasing a Rosa Parks doll to celebrate Women's Equality Day

August 29, 2019

Civil rights activist Rosa Parks and the first USA woman to fly in space, Sally Ride , are to have dolls made in their likeness. On the other hand, he also celebrates the first American woman- Sally Ride- to fly in space, a feat she accomplished in 1977 aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

Almanac Predicts A 'Polar Coaster' Winter In CNY

August 29, 2019

The Old Farmer's Almanac echoes that prediction and adds the "frigid and frosty conditions will last well into spring". Editor Janice Stillman says it might even "feel like the never-ending winter". The extended outlook also predicts that between January 4-7 and 12-15, many parts of the country could see "copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet, and ice".

Brussels fires warning shot at Boris Johnson over £39bn Brexit divorce bill

August 29, 2019

Speaking on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, Johnson said that in the last few days, following visits to France and Germany, it has dawned on the European Union what "the shape of the problem is for the U.K". He did vote for the withdrawal agreement in the past, it may well be at the last minute that happens. "That's why it's totally unacceptable". Donald Trump is "very gung-ho" about a major UK-US trade deal , Boris Johnson said after the two leaders had their first ...

MSNBC's O'Donnell: I shouldn't have reported Trump story

August 29, 2019

At the time the segment aired, O'Donnell said clearly, "I have not seen any documentation from Deutsche Bank that supports this and verifies this". NBC has not seen those records and has not yet been able to verify the reporting'. In his letter to NBC on Wednesday , Harder calls O'Donnell's report " false and defamatory , and extremely damaging", saying that "the only borrowers under these loans are Trump entities, and Mr.

U.S. trade agency affirms Trump's tariff hike on Chinese goods

August 29, 2019

Or, like we experienced on Friday, another round of surprise tariffs from China could spoil the fun. Trump has blown by turns cold and warm this month, thundering final week that USA corporations ought to withdraw from China however optimistically predicting a deal on Monday.

Extra day for coalition talks in Italy, parties 'optimistic'

August 29, 2019

The parties are due to report back to President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday from 1400 GMT. In a series of tweets, Mr Zingaretti said Monday's talks were "positive", but there must be "mutual listening" on both sides to make progress.

Britain's Prime Minister Asks Queen To Suspend Parliament Ahead Of Brexit Deadline

August 29, 2019

The pound slid on the surprise news, which opponents branded a "coup" and a "declaration of war". Johnson proposed that Parliament be suspended from early September until October 14, when it would return to hear the Queen's speech of new legislation and signal a new Parliamentary sitting.

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