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Top Headlines for August 28, 2021

Posted on Saturday August 28, 2021 by Eric Brooks

Hurricane Ida Is 'Rapidly Intensifying,' Louisiana Governor Says

Gov. John Bel Edwards said the storm was expected to strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane by the time it made landfall and urged residents in the state to finish preparations and evacuate to safe locations.
Biden Hosts Israel's Prime Minister

President Biden met with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the White House, where the leaders discussed how the U.S. and Israel planned to counter the influence of Iran and ensure that it could not develop nuclear weapons.
Pentagon Says There Was Only One Explosion Near Kabul's Airport

Though many witnesses reported seeing two blasts near Kabul's international airport, Maj. Gen. William Taylor of the Joint Staff said the Pentagon does not believe there was a second explosion near or at the Baron Hotel.
Hochul Announces Benjamin as Lieutenant Governor

At her inaugural event as governor of New York, Kathy Hochul introduced Brian Benjamin. The two have worked together in state government for many years.
Southwest Trims Schedule in Effort to Solve Flight Problems

Southwest Airlines will reduce flights for the rest of the year as it tries to restore an operation that stumbled over the summer and now faces lower demand because of the rise in coronavirus cases.
Illinois Governor Orders Indoor Mask Mandate

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new coronavirus restrictions, requiring all state residents ages 2 and older to wear masks indoors and all educators to be vaccinated or face regular testing as new infections surge in the state.
'ISIS Will Not Deter Us,' Official Says After Kabul Bombing

Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., head of the U.S. Central Command, said that evacuations would continue despite the two bombings that killed dozens and injured more than 100 outside the international airport in Kabul.
Watch Live: Biden Speaks After Explosions Near Kabul Airport

President Biden delivers an update on the unfolding situation in Afghanistan, after explosions caused casualties and rattled the area outside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.
Watch Live: White House Officials Hold a Press Briefing

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a press briefing.
Watch Full Video: Pentagon Holds Briefing After Kabul Airport Explosions

The Pentagon is holding a news briefing after two deadly blasts took place outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.

[#Money #Success] 15 Things That Get Harder As We Grow Older

Posted on Friday August 27, 2021 by Eric Brooks

15 Things That Get Harder As We Grow Older

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Top Headlines for August 27, 2021

Posted on Friday August 27, 2021 by Eric Brooks

Southwest Trims Schedule in Effort to Solve Flight Problems

Southwest Airlines will reduce flights for the rest of the year as it tries to restore an operation that stumbled over the summer and now faces lower demand because of the rise in coronavirus cases.
Illinois Governor Orders Indoor Mask Mandate

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new coronavirus restrictions, requiring all state residents ages 2 and older to wear masks indoors and all educators to be vaccinated or face regular testing as new infections surge in the state.
'ISIS Will Not Deter Us,' Official Says After Kabul Bombing

Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., head of the U.S. Central Command, said that evacuations would continue despite the two bombings that killed dozens and injured more than 100 outside the international airport in Kabul.
Watch Live: Biden Speaks After Explosions Near Kabul Airport

President Biden delivers an update on the unfolding situation in Afghanistan, after explosions caused casualties and rattled the area outside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.
Watch Live: White House Officials Hold a Press Briefing

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a press briefing.
Watch Full Video: Pentagon Holds Briefing After Kabul Airport Explosions

The Pentagon is holding a news briefing after two deadly blasts took place outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Kamala Harris Pledges Support to Afghan Women and Children

During a trip to Vietnam, Vice President Kamala Harris said the first priority for rescue missions in Afghanistan are American citizens and women and children in the region.
Global Surge Is Stabilizing, Albeit at a High Level, W.H.O. Says

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization, said the number of coronavirus cases worldwide showed signs of flattening after increasing for nearly two months, despite continuing increases in some regions.
Merkel Pledges to Help Afghans Beyond U.S. Withdrawal

Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Germany would continue to support Afghans remaining in the country after the U.S. withdraws troops and ends its evacuation mission.
Blinken Provides Update on U.S. Rescue Mission in Afghanistan

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken gave details on the number of U.S. citizens and Afghan nationals rescued so far, as well as the number of Americans still in Afghanistan who want to leave.

[#Money #Success] Top 10 Largest Pyramid Schemes

Posted on Thursday August 26, 2021 by Eric Brooks

Top 10 Largest Pyramid Schemes

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Published: Jul 15, 2021

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Top Headlines for August 26, 2021

Posted on Thursday August 26, 2021 by Eric Brooks

Global Surge Is Stabilizing, Albeit at a High Level, W.H.O. Says

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization, said the number of coronavirus cases worldwide showed signs of flattening after increasing for nearly two months, despite continuing increases in some regions.
Merkel Pledges to Help Afghans Beyond U.S. Withdrawal

Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Germany would continue to support Afghans remaining in the country after the U.S. withdraws troops and ends its evacuation mission.
Blinken Provides Update on U.S. Rescue Mission in Afghanistan

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken gave details on the number of U.S. citizens and Afghan nationals rescued so far, as well as the number of Americans still in Afghanistan who want to leave.
Pelosi: 'Real Concern' Over Lawmakers' Kabul Trip

Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged lawmakers not to travel to Afghanistan against government advisement, after Representatives Seth Moulton and Peter Meijer, both veterans, secretly flew to Kabul unauthorized to witness evacuations.
Afghan Robotics Team Arrives in Mexico After Evacuation

Members of an all-girls Afghan robotics team landed in Mexico, part of the first group of evacuees to arrive there after the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. Other team members fled to Qatar and some stayed in Afghanistan, according to a statement from the team's founder.
Watch Full Video: Blinken Gives Update on Afghanistan Evacuations

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken gave an update on evacuation efforts in Afghanistan and negotiations with the Taliban.
House Passes Major Voting Rights Measure

The House voted to restore federal oversight of state election laws, a key part of Democrats' efforts to strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and combat voting restrictions in Republican-led states. It faces steep Republican opposition in the Senate.
$3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint Passes Divided House

By a narrow vote of 220-212, the House approved a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint that would allow Democrats to start drafting legislation encompassing many of the party's top priorities, including a vast expansion of the social safety net and funding to fight climate change.
U.N. Warns of Reports of Human Rights Abuses by the Taliban

Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, cited reports that the Taliban were executing civilians and noncombatant soldiers, violating the rights of women, recruiting child soldiers and repressing peaceful protests in Afghanistan.
Hochul Calls for Mask Mandate for New York Schools

On her first day in office, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said she would order a universal mask mandate in the state's schools and push for Covid vaccine-or-test requirements for school employees.

[#Money #Success] 15 Luxury Pieces Worth Buying

Posted on Wednesday August 25, 2021 by Eric Brooks

15 Luxury Pieces Worth Buying

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Published: Aug 05, 2020

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Top Headlines for August 25, 2021

Posted on Wednesday August 25, 2021 by Eric Brooks

House Passes Major Voting Rights Measure

The House voted to restore federal oversight of state election laws, a key part of Democrats' efforts to strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and combat voting restrictions in Republican-led states. It faces steep Republican opposition in the Senate.
$3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint Passes Divided House

By a narrow vote of 220-212, the House approved a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint that would allow Democrats to start drafting legislation encompassing many of the party's top priorities, including a vast expansion of the social safety net and funding to fight climate change.
U.N. Warns of Reports of Human Rights Abuses by the Taliban

Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, cited reports that the Taliban were executing civilians and noncombatant soldiers, violating the rights of women, recruiting child soldiers and repressing peaceful protests in Afghanistan.
Hochul Calls for Mask Mandate for New York Schools

On her first day in office, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said she would order a universal mask mandate in the state's schools and push for Covid vaccine-or-test requirements for school employees.
Bipartisan Push in House for Afghanistan Withdrawal Extension

House Democrats and Republicans held news conferences and pushed for the Biden administration to extend the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan past the Aug. 31 extension deadline, citing the need for a slow exit in order to not escalate the current situation with the Taliban.
Hawaii Governor Urges Tourists to Stay Away as Coronavirus Surges

Gov. David Ige of Hawaii asked visitors not to travel to the islands unless it is for essential business purposes, as high numbers of coronavirus cases strain the state's hospitals.
Survivor of Deadly Flooding in Tennessee Describes Destruction

Waverly, Tenn., experienced deadly flooding and destruction that killed at least 18 people. A survivor of the disaster recalled how she escaped.
Watch Live: Biden Addresses Evacuation Effort in Afghanistan

President Biden delivers remarks on the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan following a virtual meeting with Group of 7 nations.
Taliban Move Checkpoints Farther From Kabul Airport Perimeter

Jake Sullivan, national security adviser for President Biden, said the Taliban agreed to moved its checkpoints farther from Kabul's airport to reduce crowding and allow more room for evacuations after talks with the U.S.
N.Y.C. Requires Vaccination for All School Employees

Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York said every employee of the city's Department of Education must receive at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine by Sept. 27.

[#Money #Success] 15 Ways To LOOK EXPENSIVE Without Spending A FORTUNE

Posted on Tuesday August 24, 2021 by Eric Brooks

15 Ways To LOOK EXPENSIVE Without Spending A FORTUNE

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Published: Sep 02, 2020

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Top Headlines for August 24, 2021

Posted on Tuesday August 24, 2021 by Eric Brooks

Taliban Move Checkpoints Farther From Kabul Airport Perimeter

Jake Sullivan, national security adviser for President Biden, said the Taliban agreed to moved its checkpoints farther from Kabul's airport to reduce crowding and allow more room for evacuations after talks with the U.S.
N.Y.C. Requires Vaccination for All School Employees

Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York said every employee of the city's Department of Education must receive at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine by Sept. 27.
Pentagon to Require Vaccinations for Active-Duty Troops

Following the Food and Drug Administration's final approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, Pentagon officials said they were working on a timeline for requiring vaccinations for all active-duty service members.
Biden Praises Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Approval

President Biden lauded the final approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine by the Food and Drug Administration and implored unvaccinated Americans not to wait any longer to be inoculated.
'Stay New York Tough': Cuomo Gives Final Remarks as Governor

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York released a prerecorded statement on his final day in office, two weeks after he resigned over allegations of sexual misconduct, and a report from the state attorney general.
Watch Full Video: Biden Delivers Remarks on Vaccine Progress

President Biden spoke about the White House's efforts to vaccinate Americans following the Food and Drug Administration's full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine.
Watch Live: Biden Delivers Remarks on Afghanistan Evacuations

President Biden is addressing evacuation efforts from Afghanistan and responding to Tropical Storm Henri on the Northeastern U.S. coast.
Tony Blair Criticizes U.S. Exit From Afghanistan

Tony Blair, the former British prime minister who led the U.K. into Afghanistan, said the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country poses a threat to the security of Western nations, and resulted in a loss for the Afghan people, as the Taliban reclaimed power.
Fights Over Food Distribution Erupt in Southern Haiti

Footage shows residents of Les Cayes fighting for food from an aid truck, nearly a week after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake devastated the region, destroying infrastructure and killing more than 2,000 people.
Biden Details Rescue Effort From Afghanistan

President Biden outlined rescue efforts for Afghanistan nationals and Americans after the Taliban took control of the region. Mr. Biden defended the U.S. decision to withdraw from Afghanistan despite the chaos unfolding in the country.

[#AfterEffects #Video] Stranger Things -uÊop ÇpÄ±sdn- VFX (After Effects & Unreal Engine)

Posted on Monday August 23, 2021 by Eric Brooks

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Top Headlines for August 28, 2021

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[#Money #Success] 15 Ways To LOOK EXPENSIVE Without Spending A FORTUNE

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Top Headlines for August 24, 2021

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