(Bloomberg) — For two nights last weekend, Hong Kong lawmaker Lam Cheuk-Ting slept on a fold-out mattress on the floor of his office in the Legislative Council and ate congee delivered by his staff. One of seven pro-democracy lawmakers who faced arrest for disrupting a legislative meeting in May to […]
Daily Archives: November 12, 2019
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There is an image that is often recalled from the last time a major international cricket trophy was played for by women in Australia in 2009 – the one-day World Cup final of that year. It is striking because nobody is in the frame on the hill at North Sydney […]
From PSU: “Twenty four Need for Speed games into the series, will Heat be the one that blows your proverbial exhaust off? Well let’s check into Palm City to find out in our Need for Speed: Heat review!” source: gamezpot.com
House Democrats are giving President Donald Trump a reality show for the ages as they take their case public for his impeachment. But the proceedings are much more than showbiz, with lawmakers considering the use of a grave and seldom-employed power spelled out in the Constitution. With the bang of […]
Holidays are the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a little bit of extra luxury, which is something Bahamian mega-resort Baha Mar takes very seriously. A Channel 5 documentary aired this weekend revealing the inner workings of the £3.4 billion hotel and offered a glimpse at some of the areas […]
According to a report from Page Six, Hailey Baldwin expressed her support for Hilaria Baldwin following her revelation that she endured her second miscarriage this past year. Hailey, the daughter of Stephen Baldwin, commented on Hilaria’s video announcement. The 35-year-old Mom Brain host revealed late on Monday that she lost […]
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Wednesday Taiwan was scaremongering with talk of a possible Chinese attack, after Taiwan’s foreign minister said Beijing could resort to military conflict to divert domestic pressure if an economic slowdown bites. FILE PHOTO: Taiwan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Wu speaks during an interview in […]
FILE PHOTO: Oct 6, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder Dax McCarty (6) walks out onto the field as he escorts a kid prior to the game against the Orlando City SC at Exploria Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Fire traded veteran midfielder Dax McCarty […]
FILE PHOTO: John Legend arrives ahead of comedian Dave Chappelle receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, U.S., October 27, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo (Reuters) – Multi-talented singer and actor John Legend was named People magazine’s “sexiest man alive” on Tuesday, but said […]
Image copyright ADAM STEVENSON/Reuters Image caption A kookaburra on a burnt tree in a fire-ravaged region of New South Wales Australian authorities have warned that massive bushfires raging in two states will continue to pose a threat, despite “catastrophic” conditions easing. About 150 fires are still burning in New South […]
DAN WALKER, who presents BBC Breakfast, has been hit with further backlash from viewers as he’s told to “tell the truth” about the breakfast show airing old footage of Remembrance Day. source: express.co.uk
Doctors at a Detroit hospital have performed what could be the first double lung transplant on a man whose lungs were damaged from vaping By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press November 12, 2019, 9:58 PM 3 min read Doctors at a Detroit hospital have performed what could be the first double […]
“I did all of the emotions: I did frowns, I did smiles, it was sort of the biggest breadth, and I think that’s also why I had such a good time, because I got to do so much s**t — like, physically, emotionally — and I got to work with […]
This time the Rover has found some unexplainable variations in the levels of oxygen. Scientists have been using Curiosity’s Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument to monitor the amount of various substances in the planet’s atmosphere and how they change seasonally. Yesterday they released the results of their findings for […]
US President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend the New York City Veterans Day Parade on Monday, he was joined by Vice President Mike Pence and the First Lady. Trump was seen placing his hand over his heart during the playing of Taps, but Melania did not […]
Democrats on Tuesday announced a second week of open hearings in the House impeachment inquiry, including with E.U. Ambassador Gordon Sondland, former Ukraine special envoy Kurt Volker, and top Ukraine expert Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. Sondland, Volker and Vindman are key figures in the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald […]
(Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have agreed to take part in this year’s Arabian Gulf Cup soccer tournament in Qatar, signaling a thaw in their more than two-year-old feud. The three Gulf Arab states cut diplomatic and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017, accusing […]
Ronda Rousey can have it all and then some. As an Olympian, combat sports legend and women empowerment icon, the athlete has piloted a no-stone-left-unturned career spanning well over a decade and inspiring many. All before her 33rd birthday, too! But with a myriad of professional titles, happy home life […]
Disney+ launched in the US this morning and will exclusively boast every single Star Wars movie to date, according to Business Insider. Not only will the whole back catalogue be available, they’ve all been remastered in 4K with Dolby Vision and Atmos support, Engadget report. This marks the first time […]
Rick died in the crash because he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, and fans will know that Rick has hardly ever worn a seatbelt ever since the show began. However, interestingly enough one of the few times Rick does wear his seatbelt is after his breakthrough therapy session. The session happened […]