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Top Headlines for June 19, 2019

Posted on Wednesday June 19, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Nepal Protesters Demand Government Keep Away From Trusts

Thousands of people have gathered in Nepal’s capital to protest proposed legislation that would allow the government to nationalize centuries-old community and religious trusts responsible for organizing festivals and ceremonies.
US CEO Donates $188 Million to Study Ethics and AI

An American billionaire has given Oxford University 150 million pounds ($188.6 million) for a new institute that will study the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and computing technologies.
The Latest: Israel Holds Army Drill Amid Regional Tensions

The Latest on developments in the Persian Gulf region amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. (all times local):
Kamala Harris Boosts Outreach to Historically Black Colleges

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is stepping up her campaign outreach to the black community.
LGBT Refugees Allege Harassment in Kenya, a Rare Safe Haven

Burundi national Nina Muregwa says she feels threatened again. After escaping death threats back home over her sexual identity the 17-year-old thought she had found a sanctuary in Kenya. Recent incidents, however, have left her scared for her life once more.
The Latest: Markets Cautious Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

The Latest on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting (all times local):
‘Alt-Right’ Group Founder May Be Nixed From Rally Lawsuit

The millionaire founder of an 'alt-right' think tank may be dismissed as a defendant in a lawsuit related to a deadly white nationalist rally in Virginia.
South Korea to Send 50,000 Tons of Rice to North Korea

South Korea said Wednesday it plans to send 50,000 tons of rice to North Korea through the World Food Program, in its second aid package announced in past weeks as it seeks to help with North Korean food shortages and improve bilateral relations.
UK Inflation Falls Back to Target Ahead of Rate Decision

Official figures show that inflation in Britain dipped in May, back to the Bank of England’s target, amid lower air fares and car prices.
Germany: Syrian Faces Islamic State-Linked Terrorism Charges

Prosecutors in Germany say a 31-year-old Syrian citizen faces terrorism charges for joining the Islamic State group in Syria.

[#Money #Success] What is Dubai Betting On, Once the Oil Runs Out

Posted on Tuesday June 18, 2019 by Eric Brooks

What is Dubai Betting On, Once the Oil Runs Out

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Published: Jun 18, 2019

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[#Design #Trends] Stress-Relieving Public Punching Bags – Donttakethisthewrongway's Idea is Tailored to Common Spaces (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Tuesday June 18, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Stress-Relieving Public Punching Bags – Donttakethisthewrongway's Idea is Tailored to Common Spaces (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for June 18, 2019

Posted on Tuesday June 18, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Iranian President: Iran Isn’t Seeking War Against Any Nation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his country is not seeking to wage war against any nation while at the same time stressing that it will withstand mounting U.S. pressure and emerge victorious.
Klobuchar Lists Executive Orders She’d Sign as President

Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar (KLOH’-buh-shar) has released a list of 100-plus executive orders she says she’d sign in her first 100 days in office.
Platini Arrested as Part of 2022 World Cup Investigation

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been arrested in relation to the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a judicial official said Tuesday.
Porous Border Could Hinder Efforts to Stem Spread of Ebola

Several well-trodden paths crisscross this lush area where people walk between Congo and Uganda to visit nearby family and friends and go to the busy markets.
Facebook Plans Its Own Currency for 2 Billion-Plus Users

Facebook already rules daily communication for more than two billion people around the world. Now it wants its own currency, too.
AP Explains: Behind Libra, Facebook’s New Digital Currency

Facebook is unveiling a digital currency called Libra as the company seeks to make its ads more valuable by enabling smoother transactions and payments online, particularly among those without credit cards or bank accounts.
European Central Bank Ready to Use More Stimulus if Needed

The European Central Bank stands ready to cut interest rates and could re-start its bond purchase stimulus program if needed to help the economy, President Mario Draghi said Tuesday.
Ex-Rival Backs Boris Johnson in UK Leadership Race

A former candidate to lead Britain’s Conservative Party has thrown her support behind front-runner Boris Johnson.
EU Court Declares Germany’s Highway Tolls Illegal

The European Court of Justice has ruled that highway tolls in Germany are illegal because they unfairly penalize drivers from other European Union countries.
Kazakhstan Updates Tally of Protest Arrests to Nearly 4,000

Kazakhstan’s interior minister has updated the tally of arrests during protests before and after the presidential election earlier this month to nearly 4,000 people.

[#Money #Success] How Anthony Bourdain Changed Food Culture

Posted on Monday June 17, 2019 by Eric Brooks

How Anthony Bourdain Changed Food Culture

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Published: Jun 17, 2019

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[#Marketing #Strategy] Prepackaged International Inspiration Foods – The New Twistd Product Range from Symington's is Tasty (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Monday June 17, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Prepackaged International Inspiration Foods – The New Twistd Product Range from Symington's is Tasty (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for June 17, 2019

Posted on Monday June 17, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Olympics in Sweden Music to Ears of Spotify Founder

A Winter Olympics in Sweden is music to the ears of the head of Spotify.
Vatican Formally Opens Debate on Married Priests for Amazon

The Vatican has formally opened debate on letting married men be ordained as priests in remote parts of the Amazon where priests are so few that Catholics can go weeks or months without attending a Mass.
Woman Accused of False Abduction Report to Appear in Court

A West Virginia woman is due in court on a charge of falsely reporting to police that an Egyptian man tried to kidnap her daughter from a shopping mall.
Kenya Investigates Patient With Ebola Symptoms

A Kenyan official says health experts are investigating a hospital patient who has Ebola-like symptoms.
Perth to Host Fed Cup Final Between Australia and France

Perth has beaten out bids from Melbourne and Brisbane to host the Fed Cup tennis final between Australia and France in November.
Syria Insurgents Shell Government-Held Rural Aleppo, Kill 12

Syrian state media say insurgents fired rockets into residential parts of the northern Aleppo province, killing at least 12 civilians and wounding 15.
Boris Johnson Bid Gets Support From Former Rival

Boris Johnson’s bid to become Britain’s next prime minister has been bolstered by fresh support from one of his former rivals.
The Latest: EU Seeks More Information on Oil Tanker Attacks

The Latest on developments in the Persian Gulf region amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. (all times local):
Iran Says It Will Break Uranium Stockpile Limit in 10 Days

Iran will break the uranium stockpile limit set by Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in the next 10 days, the spokesman for the country’s atomic agency said Monday while also warning that Iran has the need for uranium enriched up to 20%, just a step away from weapons-grade levels.
The Latest: Airbus to Make New Midsize Long-Range Plane

The Latest on the Paris Air Show (all times local):

[#Money #Success] 15 RULES of MONEY

Posted on Sunday June 16, 2019 by Eric Brooks

15 RULES of MONEY

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Published: Jun 16, 2019

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[#Surf #Picks] Internet Star Kids Meals – Hardee?s and Ryan?s World are Relaunching Star Pals Kids Meals Together (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Sunday June 16, 2019 by Eric Brooks

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Top Headlines for June 16, 2019

Posted on Sunday June 16, 2019 by Eric Brooks

2 Killed in Heavy Storms in Switzerland, France

Authorities say a tourist has drowned in Switzerland’s Lake Geneva after her boat capsized in a driving storm, and another was killed in nearby France after high winds brought down a tree on her campsite.
UK Tories Warned Not to Crown Boris Johnson Without a Fight

Candidates seeking to become Britain’s next prime minister are warning that the Conservative Party needs a real contest, rather than a coronation for front-runner Boris Johnson.
Israeli PM’s Wife Sentenced for Misusing State Funds

The wife of Israel’s prime minister has been sentenced to pay a fine of roughly $15,000 for misusing state funds.
Aging Grand Hotel Highlights the Ethnic Division in Cyprus

With Italian chandeliers still hanging in the lobby, the Ledra Palace Hotel in Cyprus still manages to hold onto a flicker of its old majesty despite the shell craters and bullet holes that scar its sandstone facade.
Live: Protesters Take to the Streets of Hong Kong

Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in Hong Kong against a contentious extradition bill and what they described as heavy-handed police tactics.
The Latest: Damaged Oil Tanker Arrives Off UAE Coast

The Latest on developments in the Persian Gulf (all times local):
LEADING OFF: Astros’ Alvarez Stars, Encarnación Trade

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
Saudi Crown Prince Says Kingdom Isn’t Seeking War in Region

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in remarks published Sunday that the kingdom is not seeking war in the region, but warned it will not hesitate to confront threats to its security.
Huge Crowds March in Hong Kong, Piling Pressure on Leader

Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents, mostly in black, jammed the city’s streets Sunday, demanding an end to a proposed extradition bill and the resignation of the city’s top leader.
Rights Group: Pakistan Shouldn’t Execute Mentally Ill Man

A rights group has urged the Pakistani government not to execute a prisoner with 'clear symptoms of mental illness' scheduled to be hanged in two days.

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Top Headlines for June 19, 2019

[#Money #Success] What is Dubai Betting On, Once the Oil Runs Out

What is Dubai Betting On, Once the Oil Runs Out

[#Design #Trends] Stress-Relieving Public Punching Bags – Donttakethisthewrongway's Idea is Tailored to Common Spaces (TrendHunter.com)

Top Headlines for June 18, 2019

[#Money #Success] How Anthony Bourdain Changed Food Culture

How Anthony Bourdain Changed Food Culture

[#Marketing #Strategy] Prepackaged International Inspiration Foods – The New Twistd Product Range from Symington's is Tasty (TrendHunter.com)

Top Headlines for June 17, 2019

[#Money #Success] 15 RULES of MONEY

15 RULES of MONEY

[#Surf #Picks] Internet Star Kids Meals – Hardee?s and Ryan?s World are Relaunching Star Pals Kids Meals Together (TrendHunter.com)

Top Headlines for June 16, 2019

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