10 Jun 16
Baby Bust: 2015 had lowest U.S. fertility rate ever, down 600,000 births
Jitters about the slumping economy over the last decade impacted the American bedroom too, resulting in a huge baby gap as couples gave up making families. And it's still lingering.
Jitters about the slumping economy over the last decade impacted the American bedroom too, resulting in a huge baby gap as couples gave up making families. And it's still lingering.
Gawker Media Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The online news site makes its move after suffering a $140 million judgment in the Hulk Hogan lawsuit. Gawker Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a Florida judge issued a $140 million final judgment in favor of Hulk Hogan in the invasion-of-privacy lawsuit over the posting of a sex tape.
The online news site makes its move after suffering a $140 million judgment in the Hulk Hogan lawsuit. Gawker Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a Florida judge issued a $140 million final judgment in favor of Hulk Hogan in the invasion-of-privacy lawsuit over the posting of a sex tape.
Magnitude 5.0 quake jolts Nueva Vizcaya, aftershocks likely
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the province of Nueva Vizcaya on Friday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. In a bulletin, the agency said the tremor occurred at 3:54 a.m. with its epicenter 12 kilometers southeast of Ambaguio in Nueva Vizcaya.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the province of Nueva Vizcaya on Friday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. In a bulletin, the agency said the tremor occurred at 3:54 a.m. with its epicenter 12 kilometers southeast of Ambaguio in Nueva Vizcaya.
Quake of 6.1 magnitude shakes western Nicaragua: USGS
A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake and at least three aftershocks shook northwestern Nicaragua, triggering panic among residents.
A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake and at least three aftershocks shook northwestern Nicaragua, triggering panic among residents.
5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern California, Felt in Los Angeles, San Diego
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 shook Southern California early this morning.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 shook Southern California early this morning.
Obama approves broader role for U.S. forces in Afghanistan
President Barack Obama has approved giving the U.S. military greater ability to accompany and enable Afghan forces battling a resilient Taliban insurgency, in a move to assist them more proactively on the battlefield, a U.S. official told Reuters. The senior U.S. defense official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the decision would also allow greater use of U.S. air power, particularly close air support.
President Barack Obama has approved giving the U.S. military greater ability to accompany and enable Afghan forces battling a resilient Taliban insurgency, in a move to assist them more proactively on the battlefield, a U.S. official told Reuters. The senior U.S. defense official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the decision would also allow greater use of U.S. air power, particularly close air support.
Russia: We will respond to entry of U.S. naval vessel into Black Sea
The Russian Foreign ministry said Moscow would respond to a U.S. naval ship's entry into the Black Sea with unspecified measures... Russian state media reported that the USS Porter, a U.S. naval destroyer, entered the Black Sea a few days ago on a routine deployment, a move it said raised hackles in Moscow because it had recently been fitted with a new missile system.
The Russian Foreign ministry said Moscow would respond to a U.S. naval ship's entry into the Black Sea with unspecified measures... Russian state media reported that the USS Porter, a U.S. naval destroyer, entered the Black Sea a few days ago on a routine deployment, a move it said raised hackles in Moscow because it had recently been fitted with a new missile system.
Multiple Earthquakes Recorded In Oklahoma
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Medford, Oklahoma, Thursday morning. It was the latest of three overnight earthquakes. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, this earthquake was recorded at 6:15 a.m. Its epicenter was located 16 miles south-southeast of Medford, and 19 miles northeast of Enid. It was about four miles deep.
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Medford, Oklahoma, Thursday morning. It was the latest of three overnight earthquakes. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, this earthquake was recorded at 6:15 a.m. Its epicenter was located 16 miles south-southeast of Medford, and 19 miles northeast of Enid. It was about four miles deep.
Russians Violating New START Arms Treaty
U.S. nuclear arms inspectors recently discovered that Russia is violating the New START arms treaty by improperly eliminating SS-25 mobile missiles, American defense officials said. The violations were discovered during an on-site inspection carried out in Russia in April, said officials familiar with details of the inspection.
U.S. nuclear arms inspectors recently discovered that Russia is violating the New START arms treaty by improperly eliminating SS-25 mobile missiles, American defense officials said. The violations were discovered during an on-site inspection carried out in Russia in April, said officials familiar with details of the inspection.
Petra, Jordan: Huge monument found 'hiding in plain sight'
A huge monument has been discovered buried under the sands at the Petra World Heritage site in southern Jordan. Archaeologists used satellite images, drone photography and ground surveys to locate the find, according to the study published in the American Schools of Oriental Research. The large platform is about as long as an Olympic swimming pool and twice as wide.
A huge monument has been discovered buried under the sands at the Petra World Heritage site in southern Jordan. Archaeologists used satellite images, drone photography and ground surveys to locate the find, according to the study published in the American Schools of Oriental Research. The large platform is about as long as an Olympic swimming pool and twice as wide.
Hindu monastery worker hacked to death in Bangladesh
A Hindu monastery worker has been hacked to death in Bangladesh, police said, the latest in a string of attacks on secular and minority targets. Nityaranjan Pande, who was in his 60s, died on the spot after several people attacked him early on Friday, AFP news agency said citing police. His murder comes after the body of a Hindu priest was found with his head nearly severed in a field on Tuesday.
A Hindu monastery worker has been hacked to death in Bangladesh, police said, the latest in a string of attacks on secular and minority targets. Nityaranjan Pande, who was in his 60s, died on the spot after several people attacked him early on Friday, AFP news agency said citing police. His murder comes after the body of a Hindu priest was found with his head nearly severed in a field on Tuesday.
Libya conflict: Government forces 'advance' against IS-held Sirte
Significant gains have been made by Libyan government air, sea and land forces fighting to recapture the central city of Sirte from so-called Islamic State, officials say. Forces allied to the Tripoli government assert they now have the upper hand. Warplanes bombed IS positions in Sirte while naval forces fired missiles into key areas including the port that are held by the militants, officials say.
Significant gains have been made by Libyan government air, sea and land forces fighting to recapture the central city of Sirte from so-called Islamic State, officials say. Forces allied to the Tripoli government assert they now have the upper hand. Warplanes bombed IS positions in Sirte while naval forces fired missiles into key areas including the port that are held by the militants, officials say.
J’lem police deploys en masse on first Friday of Ramadan
Thousands of police and Border Police officers will be stationed in the capital to patrol on the first Friday prayers of Ramadan...as the holiday coincides this year with Shavuot. During Shavuot on Saturday evening and Sunday, thousands of Jews and Muslims will walk the same Old City passageways toward prayers at the Temple Mount and the Western Wall, increasing the possibility for violence.
Thousands of police and Border Police officers will be stationed in the capital to patrol on the first Friday prayers of Ramadan...as the holiday coincides this year with Shavuot. During Shavuot on Saturday evening and Sunday, thousands of Jews and Muslims will walk the same Old City passageways toward prayers at the Temple Mount and the Western Wall, increasing the possibility for violence.
Was this photo the beginning of the end for Hillary?
State Department officials in charge of public records were not aware Hillary Clinton was using e-mail during her tenure there until they saw a viral image of the then-secretary of state looking at her BlackBerry on a satirical blog called “Texts from Hillary.”
State Department officials in charge of public records were not aware Hillary Clinton was using e-mail during her tenure there until they saw a viral image of the then-secretary of state looking at her BlackBerry on a satirical blog called “Texts from Hillary.”
Mel Gibson Planning 'Passion of the Christ' Sequel
Mel Gibson and writer Randall Wallace are working on a sequel to The Passion of the Christ that will tell the story of the resurrection of Jesus, Wallace tells The Hollywood Reporter.
Mel Gibson and writer Randall Wallace are working on a sequel to The Passion of the Christ that will tell the story of the resurrection of Jesus, Wallace tells The Hollywood Reporter.
Sanders supporters take aim at Israel-Palestinian conflict
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict spilled over into the Democratic National Convention platform committee hearing Wednesday as Bernie Sanders backers pushed to acknowledge Israel’s “occupation” of Palestinians.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict spilled over into the Democratic National Convention platform committee hearing Wednesday as Bernie Sanders backers pushed to acknowledge Israel’s “occupation” of Palestinians.
Donald Trump just took a big dip in a major poll
In May, Trump held a 45% to 42% lead over the now presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton. But this month, Trump found himself trailing Clinton by a 42% to 39% spread.
In May, Trump held a 45% to 42% lead over the now presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton. But this month, Trump found himself trailing Clinton by a 42% to 39% spread.
Why Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) is hatred masquerading as policy
Even a cursory review of Donald Trump’s economic proposals for the United States reveals what business associates have known for years: Mr. Trump’s comprehensive grasp of economic issues, domestic and global, is exceptional. He has built his fortune thanks in no small part to his understanding of the way the economy really works, both at home and around the world. But his goals extend well beyond returning our country to prosperity. They also include fighting terrorism so that America and our allies may live in peace.
Even a cursory review of Donald Trump’s economic proposals for the United States reveals what business associates have known for years: Mr. Trump’s comprehensive grasp of economic issues, domestic and global, is exceptional. He has built his fortune thanks in no small part to his understanding of the way the economy really works, both at home and around the world. But his goals extend well beyond returning our country to prosperity. They also include fighting terrorism so that America and our allies may live in peace.
White House calls FBI probe into Clinton's classified emails a 'criminal investigation'
Barack Obama's spokesman described the FBI's probe into Hillary Clinton's classified email scandal as a 'criminal investigation' on Thursday, less than an hour after the president endorsed his embattled former secretary of state to succeed him.
Barack Obama's spokesman described the FBI's probe into Hillary Clinton's classified email scandal as a 'criminal investigation' on Thursday, less than an hour after the president endorsed his embattled former secretary of state to succeed him.
09 Jun 16
Respected Scientist Says He Found Proof God Exists
One of the world’s most respected scientists has said that there is scientific proof that points to the existence of God.
One of the world’s most respected scientists has said that there is scientific proof that points to the existence of God.
Venezuela's top court bans media's publishing videos of lynchings
Venezuela's Supreme Court on Wednesday banned media from publishing videos of lynchings, saying they create "anxiety and uncertainty" in a country ravaged by violent crime and an economic crisis.
Venezuela's Supreme Court on Wednesday banned media from publishing videos of lynchings, saying they create "anxiety and uncertainty" in a country ravaged by violent crime and an economic crisis.
EBT Card Outage? 8 Days Into June And Many Americans Are Still Waiting For Food Stamp Money
Widespread reports continue to pour in from all over the nation of “glitches” with the food stamp system. It is eight days into the month and large numbers of people still have not received their benefits, and in other instances it is being reported that EBT cards are simply not working correctly. So what in the world is going on here? On downdetector.com there are scores of reports of problems with the EBT system from people all over the nation. Could this simply be another example of government incompetence, or is something else at work here?
Widespread reports continue to pour in from all over the nation of “glitches” with the food stamp system. It is eight days into the month and large numbers of people still have not received their benefits, and in other instances it is being reported that EBT cards are simply not working correctly. So what in the world is going on here? On downdetector.com there are scores of reports of problems with the EBT system from people all over the nation. Could this simply be another example of government incompetence, or is something else at work here?
Oklahoma Cops Unveil New Device Enabling Direct Seizure Of Bank Accounts, Credit Cards
You may have heard of civil asset forfeiture. That's where police can seize your property and cash without first proving you committed a crime; without a warrant and without arresting you, as long as they suspect that your property is somehow tied to a crime. Now, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has a device that also allows them to seize money in your bank account or on prepaid cards.
You may have heard of civil asset forfeiture. That's where police can seize your property and cash without first proving you committed a crime; without a warrant and without arresting you, as long as they suspect that your property is somehow tied to a crime. Now, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has a device that also allows them to seize money in your bank account or on prepaid cards.
'We want them dead’: ISIS names 39 British residents on chilling 8,000-strong 'kill list’
The internet jihadis posted the full names and home addresses of around 8,000 “targets” and urged extremist sympathisers to “kill them strongly” in a chilling new online threat. The deranged fanatics’ list includes 39 British residents as well as 7,848 Americans, 312 Canadians and 69 Australians which it wants murdered “as revenge for Muslims”.
The internet jihadis posted the full names and home addresses of around 8,000 “targets” and urged extremist sympathisers to “kill them strongly” in a chilling new online threat. The deranged fanatics’ list includes 39 British residents as well as 7,848 Americans, 312 Canadians and 69 Australians which it wants murdered “as revenge for Muslims”.
On Heel of Netanyahu Visit, Russia Pushing ‘Arab Initiative’ as Basis for Talks
According to Lavrov, the Arab peace initiative is a universal document, which everybody regards as the fitting foundation for a peaceful future between Arabs and Jews. Also known as the “Saudi Initiative,” the Arab peace initiative is a 10 sentence proposal that was endorsed by the Arab League in 2002 and then in 2007,
According to Lavrov, the Arab peace initiative is a universal document, which everybody regards as the fitting foundation for a peaceful future between Arabs and Jews. Also known as the “Saudi Initiative,” the Arab peace initiative is a 10 sentence proposal that was endorsed by the Arab League in 2002 and then in 2007,
Equality Conference Bans Straight White Males To Create ‘Safe Space’
A lecturers’ union in England banned straight, white, able-bodied males from participating in an equality conference in order to create a “safe space” for conference attendees. In order to attend the majority of the University and College Union’s equality conference, prospective attendees had to identify which “protected characteristic” they posses, such as being gay, disabled, or non-white.
A lecturers’ union in England banned straight, white, able-bodied males from participating in an equality conference in order to create a “safe space” for conference attendees. In order to attend the majority of the University and College Union’s equality conference, prospective attendees had to identify which “protected characteristic” they posses, such as being gay, disabled, or non-white.
SOLAR SECTOR BOUNDARY CROSSING
Minor geomagnetic activity is possible on June 9-10 when Earth crosses through a fold in the heliospheric current sheet. Many people have never heard of the heliospheric current sheet, yet it is one of the biggest things in the solar system--a vast undulating system of electrical currents shaped like the skirt of a ballerina.
Minor geomagnetic activity is possible on June 9-10 when Earth crosses through a fold in the heliospheric current sheet. Many people have never heard of the heliospheric current sheet, yet it is one of the biggest things in the solar system--a vast undulating system of electrical currents shaped like the skirt of a ballerina.
IDF to send hundreds more troops into Judea and Samaria
The IDF has announced it will deploy hundreds more troops to Judea and Samaria following last night's deadly terror attack on Tel Aviv's Sarona Market, which left four people dead and over a dozen wounded at a cafe.
The IDF has announced it will deploy hundreds more troops to Judea and Samaria following last night's deadly terror attack on Tel Aviv's Sarona Market, which left four people dead and over a dozen wounded at a cafe.
In Socialist Venezuela, Dumpsters Are Literally The New Grocery Stores
Things have gotten so desperate in Venezuela that people have resorted to picking food out of the trash so they do not starve to death.
Things have gotten so desperate in Venezuela that people have resorted to picking food out of the trash so they do not starve to death.
Justice Department Sued Over ‘Secret Body Of Law’ Photo of Kathryn Watson Ka
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is being sued over its “secret body of law” a watchdog claims federal officials use but keep out of public view. “OLC’s ongoing refusal to comply with its mandatory obligations under (FOIA) has deprived the public and [Campaign for Accountability] of valuable information and resulted in the creation of a body of authoritative controlling secret law,”
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is being sued over its “secret body of law” a watchdog claims federal officials use but keep out of public view. “OLC’s ongoing refusal to comply with its mandatory obligations under (FOIA) has deprived the public and [Campaign for Accountability] of valuable information and resulted in the creation of a body of authoritative controlling secret law,”
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