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Top Headlines for July 29, 2019

Posted on Monday July 29, 2019 by Eric Brooks

10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
79 Migrants Hidden in a Truck Stopped in North Macedonia

Police in North Macedonia say they have detained and plan to deport back to neighboring Greece 79 migrants found hidden in a truck near the two countries’ border.
Softbank, Ride Hailing App Grab Investing $2B in Indonesia

Japanese technology company Softbank and Southeast Asian ride hailing app Grab say they’re investing $2 billion in Indonesia over the next five years.
12-Year Sentence for China Dissident on State Secrets Charge

Chinese dissident Huang Qi has been sentenced to 12 years in prison on the charge of leaking secrets to a foreign entity, more than two years after his arrest.
Sailing to America: Teen to Bring Her Climate Activism to US

Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager whose social media-savvy activism has inspired tens of thousands of students in Europe to skip classes and protest for faster action against climate change, plans to take her message to America the old-fashioned way: by boat.
Iranians Sending Photos to US-Based Activist Face Prison

Iranians sending images to a U.S.-based activist over an anti-headscarf campaign could face up to 10 years in prison.
China Says Western Politicians Stirring Hong Kong Troubles

A Chinese official said Monday that some Western politicians are stirring unrest in Hong Kong in hopes of creating difficulties that will impede China’s overall development.
Bahrain Activists Say 22-Year-Old Man Dies After Protest

Bahraini activists say a young man died after participating in protests against the execution of two men whose trial drew concern from U.N. human rights experts.
Johnson Trying to Pressure EU to Give Ground on Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to pressure the European Union to give ground on Brexit by intensifying preparations for the U.K. to leave the bloc in three months without a divorce deal.
Vietnam Confiscates Smuggled Rhino Horns Worth $4 Million

Vietnam’s customs authority has confiscated 125 kilograms of rhino horns worth up to $4 million in an air shipment.

[#Cool #Toys] Smart Home Language Integration – Hindi Was Added To the Alexa Skills Kit (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Sunday July 28, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Cool Gadgets and Gifts –Smart Home Language Integration – Hindi Was Added To the Alexa Skills Kit (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) Owners of Alexa will now be able to use the device in Hindi, as a result of an update to the Alexa Skills Kit. Hindi can also now be shown on the developers' list of skills. Amazon first…

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Top Headlines for July 28, 2019

Posted on Sunday July 28, 2019 by Eric Brooks

UK Soldier Fighting IS in Syria Was Killed by Friendly Fire

Officials say a British special forces soldier who died fighting the Islamic State group in Syria was killed by friendly fire, rather than in a roadside bomb as previously believed.
Putin Leads Russian Naval Parade After Crackdown in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin has led Russia’s first major naval parade in years the day after violent police detentions of hundreds of anti-government protesters in Moscow.
World Powers Meet Iran in Vienna to Salvage Nuclear Deal

Representatives from Europe, China and Russia, nations that are still committed to the Iran nuclear deal, plan to meet with Iran’s representative in Vienna on Sunday to discuss how to salvage the unraveling accord.
Israel, US Test Missile Defense System in Alaska

Israel and the United States say they have successfully tested a jointly developed missile defense system in Alaska.
2 Transgender Women Tortured, Killed in Pakistan

Police in Pakistan say they have found the bodies of two transgender women who were tortured and beaten to death.
The Latest: 1 Dead, 11 Others Shot at Brooklyn Park

The Latest on a shooting a Brooklyn park (all times local):
Police: 1 Dead, 11 Others Shot Near Brooklyn Playground

Gunfire at a large, outdoor event in Brooklyn killed one man and injured at least 11 others late Saturday night, police said.
The Latest: Hong Kong Protesters Occupy Shopping District

The Latest on protests in Hong Kong (all times local):
LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt HR Streak, Bosox Rip, Romo to Twins

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
SKoreans, Russians Returned Days After Boat Drifts to NKorea

Two South Koreans and 15 Russians returned to South Korea on Sunday, following 10 days of detention in North Korea after their fishing boat drifted into North Korean waters, officials said.

[#Marketing #Strategy] Talk Show Host-Inspired Streetwear – Chinatown Market Partners with Talk Show Host Conan O'Brien (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Saturday July 27, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Talk Show Host-Inspired Streetwear – Chinatown Market Partners with Talk Show Host Conan O'Brien (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for July 27, 2019

Posted on Saturday July 27, 2019 by Eric Brooks

The Latest: Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters

The Latest on protests in Hong Kong (all times local):

Russian Opposition Figures Detained Ahead of Moscow Protest

Police have established a heavy presence at the Moscow mayor’s office ahead of an expected protest rally and several opposition figures have been detained.

Post-War South Sudan Tries to Protect Wildlife From Poaching

Charles Matthew secures his beret, slings a rifle over his shoulder and prepares a team for an overnight foot patrol in Bire Kpatous, one of South Sudan’s game reserves that survived the country’s civil war but are now increasingly threatened by poachers and encroaching human settlements.

Africa’s Booming Cities Face a Severe Toilet Crisis

The darkening clouds are ominous for many in this urban neighborhood, promising rushing rainwaters stinking of human waste from overflowing septic tanks.

Rescuers Evacuate Passengers From Flooded Train in India

Rescuers in India have evacuated more than 500 passengers from a train after it got stuck in Monsoon floodwaters between two stations near Mumbai.

Alleged Massive Corruption Halts Philippine Lotteries

The Philippine president has ordered the indefinite closure of popular lotteries run by the government’s sweepstakes agency due to alleged massive corruption and says even courts can’t stop his order.

Judge Weighs Overhaul of ‘Archaic’ Georgia Election System

Georgia allowed its election system to grow 'way too old and archaic' and now has a deep hole to dig out of to ensure that the constitutional right to vote is protected, U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg said Friday.

Italy Detains 2 Americans, 19, in Slaying of Policeman

Italian police say two young American tourists have confessed to fatally stabbing an Italian paramilitary policeman investigating the theft of a bag with a cellphone.

LEADING OFF: Home Run Streaks, Bochy’s Goodbye in San Diego

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:

PHOTO GALLERY: A Selection of Pictures From the Past Week

Here’s your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see.

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[#Cool #Toys] LTE-Enabled Mobile Hotspots – The NETGEAR Nighthawk M2 is Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Friday July 26, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Cool Gadgets and Gifts –LTE-Enabled Mobile Hotspots – The NETGEAR Nighthawk M2 is Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) The NETGEAR Nighthawk M2 is the latest mobile hotspot device from the networking brand that seeks to provide consumers with unparalleled connectivity capabilities. The unit is reported to enable…

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Top Headlines for July 26, 2019

Posted on Friday July 26, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Belgium Sees First Death as a Result of Record Heat Wave

Belgium suffered a first death as a direct result of the record-breaking heat wave when a woman was found dead near her caravan close to the beach.

Johnson’s Ancestral Turkish Village Abuzz With Excitement

A village in central Turkey where Boris Johnson traces his Turkish ancestry to is abuzz with excitement and pride over the news that a man they see as one of their own has become the new prime minister of Britain.

British Airways Resumes Flights to Cairo After Week’s Halt

British Airways is resuming flights to Cairo after security concerns prompted a weeklong halt to services.

Canada’s Maggie MacNeil Storms Onto World Swim Stage

The year Maggie MacNeil was born, people thought the world might end.

3 Americans in Lead at Senior British Open After 1st Round

A trio of Americans lead the Senior British Open alongside an Englishman after the first round.

Villar Homers in 16th, OF Saves Orioles’ 10-8 Win Over Halos

Even after a postgame beer shower from his ecstatic Baltimore Orioles teammates, Stevie Wilkerson was shocked to learn he had just become the first position player in major league history to earn a save.

Trial of Cambodian Reporters Who Used to Work for US Begins

The espionage trial of two Cambodian journalists who formerly worked for a U.S. government-funded radio station began Friday, almost two years after their arrests.

UN: 84 Rescued Migrants Taken to Bombed Detention Center

The U.N. refugee agency says Libyan authorities have transferred dozens of migrants to a detention center near Tripoli that was hit by an airstrike earlier this month. The migrants are the survivors from two Europe-bound boats that capsized in the Mediterranean Sea a day earlier, which left up to 150 people missing and feared drowned.

Body of Croatian Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Arrives Home

The body of a Croatian soldier who was killed in an apparent suicide attack in Afghanistan has been flown back home.

Saudi King Hosts 200 From Christchurch Shootings for Hajj

Aya Al-Umari said she feels like her brother will be accompanying her and will constantly be in her prayers when she travels to Mecca next month to take part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

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[#Design #Trends] Focus-Boosting Desktop Accessories – POD Helps to Combat Procrastination & Increase Productivity (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Thursday July 25, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Focus-Boosting Desktop Accessories – POD Helps to Combat Procrastination & Increase Productivity (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) ‘POD' is the name of a simple desktop tool that has the potential to amplify one's focus and decrease procrastination, which is often caused by distractions. The desktop accessory…

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Top Headlines for July 25, 2019

Posted on Thursday July 25, 2019 by Eric Brooks

10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

Opposition Activists Summoned for Questioning in Russia

At least seven opposition activists who have been barred from running in the Moscow legislature election have been summoned for questioning, as authorities ramp up pressure on the opposition ahead of a major rally on Sunday.

ECB Council Signs Off on Lagarde as Draghi Successor

The European Central Bank’s governing council has signed off on the nomination of International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde as the next head of Europe’s top monetary authority.

Jet-Setter: Buttigieg Leads 2020 Dems in Private Flights

Pete Buttigieg has spent roughly $300,000 on private jet travel this year, more than any other Democrat running for the White House, according to an analysis of campaign finance data.

‘This Is Hell’: Zimbabweans Say Economy Is Worse Than Ever

Dadirai Tsvakai and her family have taken to combining dinner and breakfast – a meal they now eat just after midnight, if they are lucky to have a few hours of electricity. Then, in the dead of the night, they make a beeline for the local well to grab a place in the line for water.

Who Who’s in Boris Johnson’s Pro-Brexit New Cabinet

Britain’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved quickly to form a government, sweeping out many of the ministers who had served predecessor Theresa May and replacing them with pro-Brexit loyalists.

Georgia Father Fatally Shot Trying to Retrieve Stolen Items

A Georgia father was attempting to recover his stolen items from a vehicle when he was shot by the thief in front of his girlfriend.

Man Caught in Tennessee Manhunt Pleads Guilty to Murder

A man accused of killing a Tennessee woman, attacking her husband and leading authorities on a weeklong manhunt has pleaded guilty to charges including murder.

Baltimore Guard Has Rape, Police Impersonation Charges Nixed

A grand jury has declined to indict a Baltimore security guard accused of impersonating a police officer to stop a sexual assault and then raping the victim himself.

2 Climbers Die in Accident on Switzerland’s Matterhorn

Swiss police say two climbers have died in an accident on the upper reaches of the famed Matterhorn mountain.

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[#Money #Success] 15 BEST REAL ESTATE BOOKS

Posted on Wednesday July 24, 2019 by Eric Brooks

15 BEST REAL ESTATE BOOKS

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