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Inquiry launched into 'horrifying' abuse of election candidates

July 12, 2017

The PM has called for parties to unite against "bullying and harassment". On Saturday, Labour MP Yvette Cooper said some of her party's supporters had targeted female Conservative MPs - as well as Labour members - with "vitriolic abuse". The party leader has previously featured prominently on the Tory website for the past year, in a bid to capitalise on her popularity. Theresa May has commissioned an investigation into the intimidation of election candidates, ministers announced, as MPs ...

Hunting for parking costs USA $73B per year, study finds

July 12, 2017

When combined with INRIX Parking rate data, the cost of overpaying for parking amounts to more than $ 20 billion annually. Chicago ranked third most expensive in the nation for the cost of off-street parking, in garages or lots, at an average of $22 for two hours within a mile of the city center, after NY at $33 and Boston at $26.

Scalise out of ICU

July 12, 2017

He remains in serious condition and is still being treated for an infection. The Louisiana congressman and third-ranking House Republican has been hospitalized since June 14, when he and four others were injured in a shooting while at baseball practice.

Meningitis vaccine could also protect against another infection — Surprising finding

July 12, 2017

While gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics, preventing the infection is more desired, especially with the increasing rate of antibiotic resistance. The disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae and spread by unprotected sex. The symptoms of this disease include thick yellow or green discharge from the sexual organs, pains during urination and intermediate bleeding.

United Kingdom declines to publish extremism report, citing security

July 12, 2017

But the Home Secretary's decision not to publish the report, which she attributed to national security reasons and the level of personal information it contained, was expected to produce a backlash from MPs who have previously called for the full contents to be made public.

Was Amazon's Alexa Responsible For Dialing 911 During Violent Assault?

July 12, 2017

In Tijeras, New Mexico, USA, a woman and her daughter were saved from being fatally shot when a smart speaker called the police during a fight between the woman and her boyfriend. "This wonderful technology definitely helped save a mother and her child from a very violent situation", said Sheriff Manuel Gonzales III . She only said that after being pressed by Amazon, which in addition to a national 911 association called NENA 9-1-1 Association, doubt that the smart home gadget has the ...

Lockdown lifted after reports of gunshots on Washington state capitol campus

July 12, 2017

The Washington State Patrol had advised the public to stay away from the Natural Resource and Office Building 2. The Capitol campus in Olympia is on lockdown. The lockdown went into effect at about 9:30 a.m., he said. According to KING-5 , employees of the state's Department of Human Services thought they heard gunshots.

Chelsea Clinton And Donald Trump's Heated Twitter Exchange

July 12, 2017

President". "I have held a number of meetings with other world leaders at this summit and have been struck by their strong desire to forge ambitious new trading relationships with the United Kingdom after Brexit", said May. A White House official confirmed Ivanka Trump sat in for her father . Merkel has visited the White House, and the two also participated in May in a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit and the Group of Seven summit in Italy.

Man pleads guilty to killing bald eagle

July 12, 2017

Allen Thacker, 62, shot America's national animal because he was frustrated with its instinctive tendency to hunt for fish in a pond located on his property. According to the plea agreement, Thacker must forfeit all assets involved in the offense, including the.22 caliber rifle. The bird is still protected under three federal statutes even though it was removed from the endangered species list in 2007.

Esha Gupta goes semi-nude for this photoshoot, video viral

July 12, 2017

Esha Gupta is hot and proving the statement right is her brand new picture she shared on social media from her new video. The teasers of the video are out and we are sure it will make you skip a heartbeat. Her look is inspired from Zeenat Aman & Parveen Babi during the 70s era. Directed by Milan Luthria, this film also stars Emraan Hashmi, Ileana D'Cruz, Ajay Devgn in the lead.Playing a bombshell definitely comes easy to this actress and here's another of hers where she is seen pole dancing.

Esha Gupta shares sizzling teaser of her new video on Instagram

July 12, 2017

The actress can be seen posing in a black bikini and the leggy young woman is looking every bit hot. And now, you know what's the secret of her ideal body. Seen here is Esha Gupta , posing along with a few models for FHM photoshoot. It seems like most of us, Esha Gupta is also a coffee lover. On the work front, Esha will be next seen in Baadshaaho.

President Donald Trump Claims He Has 'Very Little Time for Watching TV'

July 12, 2017

President Donald Trump, who regularly tweets in real time about things that he sees on cable TV news, insisted on Wednesday that he has "very little time " to watch cable news. "Since at least as far back as Richard Nixon, Presidents have kept televisions in this room, usually small ones, no larger than a bread box, tucked away on a sideboard shelf".

It's OFFICIAL! Virat Kohli calls Anushka Sharma MY LOVE!

July 12, 2017

India were busy with the Champions Trophy and immediately jetted of to the West Indies for a tour. Kohli seems to be making a good use of his break ahead of a challenging Sri Lanka tour. I was with Anushka then, she had come to visit me. Now, Indian cricket team will head to Sri Lanka where they will play 5 Tests, 3 ODIs and 2 T20Is. Virat Kohli (C), Murali Vijay, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Wriddhimann Saha (wk), ...

Big 12 Releases Preseason Football Team; Baker Mayfield Not a Unanimous Selection

July 12, 2017

Baylor , Iowa State and West Virginia each had one. Kansas defensive lineman Dorance Armstrong Jr. and Oklahoma offensive lineman Orlando Brown were the other two unanimous selections besides Washington. In his first season as a starter past year, Okoronkwo proved to be one of the top pass rushers in the league as he produced a team-high 12.0 tackles for loss and tied the OU record for sacks by a linebacker with 9.0.

White House Believes Leaks Came From Kushner or Manafort

July 12, 2017

It's hard to dispute such allegations after Trump Jr.'s emails showed that he seemed nearly giddy about meeting with Russians in order to obtain damaging information about Hillary Clinton and the DNC. The president's frustration appears to have taken aim at his longtime personal attorney Marc E. Kasowitz, with whom Trump has grown "disillusioned", according to the New York Times's Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman.

Suspects in beating death of USA tourist are in Greek court

July 12, 2017

Greek police said today that they had made eight arrests, including six Serbian nationals, after an American tourist was beaten to death in a bar on the island of Zante. The police account contradicts the account of what Henderson's pals said what led to the fatal brawl. He hit Henderson, who then smashed a beer bottle on the other customer's table, Chronopoulos told the Post.

Vivian Leigh's copy of "Gone With The Wind" script up for auction

July 12, 2017

The drawing, in red chalk, was originally done as a study for a painting commissioned by Olivier, which was never completed - allegedly because Olivier believed that John had become infatuated with Leigh. Harry Dalmeny, chairman of Sotheby's United Kingdom, said the sale was a "chance to discover the real, and unexpected, Vivien Leigh". "Fifty years on from her death, this sale opens the door into Vivien's private world, allowing us a privileged and fascinating glimpse into a world that ...

Hungary to take down controversial Soros posters ahead of Netanyahu visit

July 12, 2017

The posters show a large picture of the Hungarian-born Jewish emigre laughing, alongside the text: "Let's not let Soros have the last laugh", a reference to government claims that Soros wants to force Hungary to allow in migrants. The prime minister has also recently come under fire for calling Miklos Horthy, Hungary's leader during World War II and a Nazi ally, "an exceptional statesman".

Agrium Inc. (NYSE:AGU) Shares Bought by Envestnet Asset Management Inc

July 12, 2017

The share price of the company (NYSE: AGU ) was up +5.50%, with a high of 97.42 during the day and the volume of Agrium Inc. shares traded was 1059151. It is negative, as 34 investors sold KBR shares while 81 reduced holdings. 48 funds opened positions while 76 raised stakes. 133.33 million shares or 1.02% more from 131.98 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported.

Ray Guy Award releases 2017 preseason watch list

July 12, 2017

Cooke punted 44 times a year ago for 1,760 yards with a 40 yard average. With just eight punts fielded, USC had four fewer punts returned than the next team in the conference. He was among 29 players on the preseason watch list for the award, given to the best punter in the country. Semifinalists for this year's award will be announced on November 16, followed by the finalists' announcement on November 21.

Activists Disrupt Woody Allen Concert in Germany

July 12, 2017

Allen and Ms. Previn later married.) Ms. Farrow told the authorities she believed that her and Mr. Allen's adoptive daughter, Dylan Farrow, had been sexually molested. The protestors stand on the stage shouting into the audience and then it takes a turn for the freakish as the band continue playing while the protestors are screaming and being dragged off stage.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) Upgraded by BidaskClub to "Buy"

July 12, 2017

The business's quarterly revenue was up 1.7% on a year-over-year basis. Wall Street is only getting more bullish on the stock, with 8 of analysts who cover AEO having a buy-equivalent rating. American Eagle Outfitters had 60 analyst reports since August 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 21st.

Privacy Group Sues White House to Stop Voter Data Collection

July 12, 2017

Earlier this month, the State of Colorado agreed to turn over voter information to Pres. Donald Trump's "Advisory Commission on Election Integrity", but only what is publicly available. And while the organization claims to focus on privacy, it also recently sued to force the IRS to release Trump's tax returns, information that, unlike voter records, which are typically given out to any member of the public who requests it, really is confidential.

Cenovus Energy Inc (NYSE:CVE) Position Maintained by Nationwide Fund Advisors

July 12, 2017

Clearbridge Investments LLC's holdings in Cenovus Energy were worth $1,443,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. (CVE) have 1.22 billion outstanding shares now held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Andy Serkis' Gollum reads Trump tweets and it's creepily awesome

July 12, 2017

The actor, who played the disturbed creature Gollum in the fantasy series, recreated his inimitable character voice to read out the quotes as he appeared on U.S. Award-winning British performance capture artist, Andy Serkis , is most famous for playing the paranoid, underground riddler Gollum in the Lord of the Rings movies.

The Fox Factory Holding Corp

July 12, 2017

This indicates more upside for the $1.45 billion company. Its down 8.44% from 1.46 million shares previously. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Fox Factory Holding Corp .by 20.2% in the first quarter. CL King downgraded Fox Factory Holding Corp . from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, June 1st. The firm has "Buy" rating by Jefferies given on Friday, September 30.

Ivanka Trump sits in for president at G-20 meeting

July 12, 2017

The fund grew out of conversations between Ivanka Trump and Kim early in Trump's administration. "There is no country that could possibly be closer than our countries", he told the media. "We'll be going to London". Trump is set to return to Washington Saturday evening. Trump has made a trade agreement with the United Kingdom a higher priority, partly as a show of solidarity for British voters who chose to exit the European Union previous year.

Apple Includes Free Beats Headphones with Back to School Mac, iPad Purchase

July 12, 2017

The Apple back to school deal this year is an up to $300 discount on any eligible Mac and students get a free Beats wireless headphones with the purchase of a Mac or iPad Pro. The Back to School deal is only available to students enrolled in college; verification is required at checkout. Those interested in participating in the program need to show proof that they work, study, or have a child at a qualified institution.

Today Groupe Cgi Incorporated (NYSE:GIB) Reported Decrease in Shorted Shares

July 12, 2017

About 25,390 shares traded. Among 8 analysts covering CGI Group (NYSE: GIB ), 5 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 2 Hold. It has underperformed by 91.03% the S&P500. This change led market cap to move at $77.83M, putting the price -71.79% below the 52-week high and 111.54% above the 52-week low. The Company's segments are asset-based, asset-light, and equipment leasing and services.

Gardendale PD: 3 people shot and killed Wednesday; looking for suspect

July 12, 2017

Anyone who sees him are urged by authorities not to approach him as he is armed and risky. The incident happened in the 4100 block of Willow Bend Drive in the Peachtree Crossings community shortly after 8 a.m. A perimeter was set up mid-morning Wednesday up by multiple police agencies that have responded to the shootings. Also she wrote that a sheriff's tracking dog is on the ground.

Antonio Conte asks Chelsea board to pursue £70m Alvaro Morata deal

July 12, 2017

Morata is keen to play for the manager and told The Guardian Conte had given him self belief. "For me, there is a couple of things Lukaku has that Morata doesn't". They also have an interest in Swansea's Spanish striker Fernando Llorente but he is not in Costa's class. Conte has already had a hard summer and, according to one source, there was genuine concern that the ex-Italy boss could leave last month such was his frustration over Chelsea's lack of activity in the transfer market.

Assange: I tried to get Trump Jr. to publish emails with WikiLeaks

July 12, 2017

Assange, who has long advocated for government transparency and encouraged leakers around the world, then said that leaking the emails anonymously would have been "safer" for Trump Jr., and that by doing so himself it's now "easier" for the emails to be used as evidence.

Vladimir Putin warns against 'losing cool' on North Korea

July 12, 2017

On Thursday, President Donald Trump vowed to confront North Korea "very strongly", saying that the U.S. was considering "severe things" for Pyongyang. He said Abe had expressed a view that "at this juncture it makes sense to put pressure on North Korea" and that he viewed North Korea's actions as "a new level of threat for Japan and a clear provocation to the security of the region".

Officers fatally shoot man outside Wisconsin restaurant

July 12, 2017

Matthew Vahl was the one who called 911. "So, he's standing there naked, and I see a gentleman get out of his vehicle and then the naked guy get into his auto and speed off", Vahl said. The witness, Brian Knapp, told the station the man could not get in, turned around and fired a shot, and officers shot him. Right after that, Wagner said police then fired their weapons - two to three shots.

Anna Schroeder Photos: Full Story & Must-See Details on Murderer

July 12, 2017

Anna Schroeder , 15, allegedly shot and killer her mother, Peggy Schroeder, and then recruited her friend Rachel Helm , also 15, to help burn down the home to try and cover up the crime. At the moment, it's still not clear what motivated Anna Schroeder to allegedly kill her mother. She says she will always remember how much her mom loved to garden and was always helpful to everyone, but says now she's just trying to pick up the pieces.

Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Yavapai County Following Goodwin Fire

July 12, 2017

Heavy afternoon storms moved over Central Alabama Tuesday afternoon and caused flash flooding across Central Alabama, including parts of Birmingham and Montgomery.Water rushed over roadways and even flooded the Alabama Statehouse. Rainfall of 1 to 1.5 inches could cause flooding in Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry and Lake counties, the weather service said. This, as Flash Flood Watches and Warnings remain in effect until 10:15 a.m.

Gay former cavalry officer John Walker wins equal pension rights for husband

July 12, 2017

Innospec said they would refuse to pay a full spousal pension, because he began working with the company before December 2005, when civil partnerships became legal in the UK. He added: "Finally this absurd injustice has been consigned to the history books and my husband and I can now get on with enjoying the rest of our lives together".

Led coalition: Amnesty report calling Mosul fight a 'civilian catastrophe' is 'irresponsible'

July 12, 2017

In a televised speech Tuesday night, Hassan Nasrallah likened the Islamic State group to a "cancerous" growth that may return at any time, saying it must not be allowed to regroup. Amnesty said the scale and gravity of the loss of civilian lives in Mosul "must immediately be publicly acknowledged at the highest levels of government in Iraq and states that are part of the USA -led coalition".

Columbus Circle Investors Has Raised Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD (RCL) Stake

July 12, 2017

About 334,170 shares traded. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.is in the Resorts & Casinos industry and Services sector. It has outperformed by 21.52% the S&P500. Therefore 0 are positive. Wedbush raised their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $106.00 to $117.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 25th.

Should You Buy Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) On Current Analyst Views?

July 12, 2017

UBS Group AG boosted its stake in Gladstone Investment Corporation by 21.9% in the first quarter. Gladstone Commercial Corporation ( NASDAQ GOOD ) opened at 21.17 on Wednesday. Horizon Invests Limited Liability Corporation has 13,223 shares for 0.02% of their portfolio. This represents a $1.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.03%.

Radiohead on playing Israel: "We don't endorse Netanyahu any more than Trump"

July 12, 2017

Their stubborn refusal to engage with the many critics of their ill-advised concert in Tel Aviv suggests to me that they only want to hear one side - the one that supports apartheid. while not endorsing Trump. He described how music was about "crossing borders not building them". "I hope that makes it clear Ken". "If they go to Tel Aviv, they may never live it down".

Consumer inflation at record low of 1.54 pc in June

July 12, 2017

Within the miscellaneous items, the inflation for transport and communication eased to 2.01%, education 4.39%, health 3.55% and household goods and services 3.80%, while it rose slightly for personal care and effects to 3.43% in June 2017. Falling food prices present a worry for the government because of the hit on millions of farm households. There was decline in rate of price in eggs (-0.08 percent).

Parliamentary panel to question RBI Governor Urjit Patel on demonetisation today

July 12, 2017

RBI governor has been summoned before a parliamnetary panel to answer questions about note ban. It may be recalled that the government had banned currencies worth Rs 15.44 lakh crore, representating nearly 86 percent of the total currency in circulation (in value terms).

European Union can whistle for payoff, says Boris Johnson

July 12, 2017

When asked in the Commons whether Brussels should be told to "go whistle" if it wants more money from Britain, the Foreign Secretary said: "I think that the sums that I have seen. The second round of the withdrawal negotiations will get underway next Monday, bringing Mr Barnier face-to-face with Brexit Secretary David Davis again.

Transit 'Summer of Hell' taking toll on Gov. Cuomo's approval rating

July 12, 2017

In New York City, voters gave him a 52 to 33 percent approval rating - down from 60 to 23 percent in March - and low marks in wake of the never-ending transit derailments and delays. Cuomo's approval numbers have dropped considerably among residents in New York City, since the last Quinnipiac poll in March. Suburban voters, 50-29 percent, down from 54 - 31 percent in March.

Cards Against Humanity announces parody 'For Her' edition

July 12, 2017

True to its name, Cards Against for Humanity for Her is "exactly the same as the original Cards Against Humanity game, but the box is pink and it costs $ 5 more ". Cards Against Humanity has "released" a new edition of their popular, if politically incorrect game, but this time, it's just for women. Proceeds are going to Emily's List, which campaigns for pro-choice women in United States elections.

BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Macquarie

July 12, 2017

Pushes by activist investors, supported by some equity analysts, for the big Australian to sell off its USA onshore oil and gas assets could also see BHP realise a substantial sum of capital that could be... BidaskClub raised BHP Billiton Limited from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday. The correct version of this news story can be viewed at ...

KCR launches Haritha Haram III in Karimnagar

July 12, 2017

KCR planted a mahogany sapling at Lower Manair Dam along with Finance Minister Etela Rajender. The government has already claimed the mission to be a success by claiming to have planted 40 crore saplings across the state, out of the target of 230 crore saplings.

CLSA Begins Coverage on The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ:GT)

July 12, 2017

The business is scheduled to report its next quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 26th. Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website . Many institutional investors have purchased and unloaded stocks of the company.

German police raid homes in search of stolen Canadian gold coin

July 12, 2017

The coin, minted in 2007 within a very limited series, is made of 99.999 per cent pure gold and has a portrait of British Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a Canadian maple leaf on the other. The robbers are believed to have used a ladder to get into the museum and a wheelbarrow to carry the coin. They grabbed the coin, loaded it onto a wheelbarrow and then carted it out of the building and along the tracks across the Spree River before descending into a park on a rope and fleeing in a ...

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