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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Called to Testify Before House Committee
Two congressional committees have now asked Zuckerberg to appear, while others are said to be preparing to do so . While everyone seems to want to talk to Mark Zuckerberg right now, there are a few people who deserve more of his attention. [Full Article...]
Oh nuts! China shoppers lament tariffs on United States almonds, pistachio and fruit
Included is a 25% tariff on US pork imports and 15% tariffs on American steel pipes , fresh fruit, dried fruits and nuts, modified ethanol, and seamless steel pipes. Lighthizer said the nation's trade deficit indicates that the global rules on trade sometimes make it hard for US companies to export. The list noticeably does not include soybeans, a key USA export from Trump-voting states tha... [Full Article...]
Critics Slam Reality Star For Promoting Impossible Image For New Moms
Today, Kylie Jenner shared three selfies of her and her nearly two-month-old daughter Stormi Webster , and it looks like the ability to take a quality selfie runs in the family. Kylie, 20, shrugged off the comments and looked blissfully happy in the picture she posted with her little girl this evening. It is no secret that not all women can quickly get back in shape after giving birth, and cr... [Full Article...]
NBA Round Up: LeBron's historic night leads Cavs past Raptors
The victor of the 7-versus-8 would earn the seventh spot, while the loser would be forced to play the victor of the 9-versus-10 for the last playoff berth. E'Twaun Moore scored 23 points for New Orleans, which had to overcome a scrappy defensive effort by IN to win its third straight. The Nets squandered a 23-point lead in losing. [Full Article...]
Hundreds of thousands of Americans to march for tighter gun laws
Margaret Brennan , moderator of CBS News' "Face the Nation" and a CBS News senior foreign correspondent, led the discussion at the Newseum. More than 800 other events are planned across the United States and in cities overseas Saturday, including London, Madrid, Paris, Tokyo and Seoul, according to the march website. [Full Article...]
Vizcarra set to become Peru's new leader
In a speech before Peru's opposition-controlled Congress after being sworn in, Vizcarra said he would form a completely new cabinet and that no branch of government should trample another. Fujimori was a bitter foe of outgoing President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski , and her Popular Force party was at the forefront of impeachment procedures that forced Kuczynski to resign this week. [Full Article...]
United States school arms students with rocks in case of shooting
Teachers, staff, and students in his district have been given active shooter training. The district's comprehensive plan, developed by law enforcement professionals in response to previous school shootings like Columbine and Virginia Tech, also addresses decision-making during an attack, evacuation procedures and barricading classrooms. [Full Article...]
BJP secures victory on all 9 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka: Five candidates are in the electoral arena for four seats. The BJP gained six seats on 15 March with one gain each in Haryana and Uttarakhand and gains on two seats each in Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Less than two months before assembly elections are held in the state, Karnataka's current assembly dynamics allow the Congress to elect at least two Rajya Sabha members in the current rou... [Full Article...]
Erdogan: I told Putin and Trump we won't step back in Syria
The US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia filed motions to dismiss charges against seven of the defendants on 14 February and against four others last November, spokesperson William Miller said in an email. The US meanwhile froze a deal to sell $1.2 million of small arms to the Turkish president's bodyguard unit. Federal prosecutors made the decision to drop the charges against 11 of... [Full Article...]
Macron says hostage-taking was terrorism
Train drivers, teachers, nurses and air traffic controllers held more than 150 marches in towns and cities across France . Agitated students went through a face-off with police, who fired tear gas shells in response. French President Emmanuel Macron called the killing of three people in southern France on Friday and act of "Islamist terrorism", but said security services were still checking w... [Full Article...]
Sacramento police killing of unarmed man sparks 2nd day of protests
She's talking about reports that the two officers who shot Clark last Sunday night because they thought he was in possession of a firearm. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said he was horrified by Clark's death but won't second-guess the "split-second decisions" of the officers. [Full Article...]
Massive Fire at Dublin Hotel
Road closures are in place around the tower in the Ballymun district after the blaze was called in at 8:20pm. Dublin Fire Brigade are on the scene with eight crews while police and paramedics have coordinated a rescue effort. The complex was built in 2006 and comprises 88 hotel rooms and 30 apartments. In the past the hotel has been used for emergency accomodation for the homeless, but Anthony... [Full Article...]
US Navy conducts 'freedom of navigation' operation
China has territorial claims to about 90 percent of the South China Sea, which has put it at odds with its neighbors. When asked about the operation by Reuters , the us military said its activities are carried out under worldwide law and American forces operate in the region on a daily bases. [Full Article...]
China strikes back at Trump, threatens tariffs on U.S. products
Specifics about which sectors will be targeted remain sparse and a detailed list of products is expected to be developed in two weeks. The Office of the U.S. The administration said it will decide by May 1 if it will extend the exemption "based on the status of discussions" with the countries. "American pistachios will become even more expensive". [Full Article...]
Lingard strike sees new-look England enjoy Dutch success
Jesse Lingard's goal proved the difference as England ran out 1-0 victors against one of the most notable World Cup absentees, giving Southgate a first win in a high-profile friendly at the sixth time of asking. On his defensive system, Southgate added: "The back three were excellent and the goalkeeper too, the way they were able to play from the back, they played with real composure, and playe... [Full Article...]
Samsung's new Galaxy S9 is facing reports of an unresponsive touchscreen
Are any of you guys or girls who own either the Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus having touchscreen issues? Samsung and its Samsung Display division haven't given up, according to a report by The Korea Herald . Sadly some users face issues with even the most flawless of products. Samsung has stealthily launched the J7 Prime 2 on its Indian website . [Full Article...]
Trump's China tariff plan stokes trade worries, triggers market selloff
The US delegation cast the only "no" vote, while 28 states voted in favour, including China , and 17 abstained with one delegation absent. "Many things are happening in a short space of time". USA exports of fruits, frozen juices and nuts to China amounted to $669 million past year, and it was the top supplier of apples, cherries, walnuts and almonds, with much of the produce coming from growers ... [Full Article...]
Altered medical marijuana bill delayed in House
Even so, the fix is only good through September. The next wave of Democrats are explicitly calling for legalization, a subtle but significant shift that makes it more likely than not that the party's next presidential nominee supports legalizing marijuana . [Full Article...]
You can now send money by asking Google Assistant: Here's how
In a blog post , the company explained that you'll be prompted to set up your account as soon as you ask Google Assistant to send money to your contacts. Unfortunately for global smartphone users, Google Pay support in Assistant will be limited to the United States for the time being, but it's likely that it will be available in other regions at some point in the future. [Full Article...]
Britain seeks European Union help against Russian spies
Cars of foreign ambassadors are parked near the building of the Russian Foreign Ministry during a briefing, dedicated to the poisoning of former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, in Moscow, Russia. A London court gave permission for blood samples to be taken from the Skripals for examination by chemical weapons inspectors to confirm the conclusion of Britain's Porton Down milit... [Full Article...]