New “Distracted Walking” Legislation Will Outlaw Texting, and Even Talking, While Walking
Stamford, Connecticut proposal would make texting, and even talking, on an electronic device while walking illegal; claimed that its purpose “is not to raise money for the city, but to hopefully educate the public.” Residents will face an initial fine… more »
38 out of 60 shampoos found to contain harmful manufacturing solvent in tests by Hong Kong consumer watchdog
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog found 38 out of 60 shampoo samples it tested contained a harmful solvent used in manufacturing. The Consumer Council also found 20 per cent of the shampoos contained allergy-causing preservatives, and one tested positive… more »
Scientists remotely hacked a brain, controlling body movements
The effort, led by physics professor Arnd Pralle, PhD, of the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, focused on a technique called “magneto-thermal stimulation;” requires implantation of specially built DNA strands and nanoparticles which… more »
63 Shot, 8 Dead In Chicago's 2nd Most Violent Weekend Of 2017
At least 63 people were shot in the city, and eight of them were killed, police said. More than half of them were wounded over 13 hours from Saturday to early Sunday. At least 16 more people were shot through the day Sunday, including three on the same… more »
Russia pays off balance of Soviet Union's foreign debt
Moscow made the final payment on the remaining foreign debt inherited from the Soviet Union. Russia took on the debt after the other former Soviet republics refused to pay. “The debt to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the amount of $125.2 million has been… more »
First shipment of American coal sets sail for Ukraine
The first cargo of Pennsylvanian coal is on its way to Ukraine under a deal sealed between US Xcoal Energy & Resources and Ukrainian state-run Centrenergo earlier this year, the Ukrainian Embassy said on its Facebook page. Ukraine will get 700,000 tons… more »
No troop pullout, threats to Pakistan in Trump speech on new Afghanistan strategy (VIDEO)
US President Donald Trump said he ordered the US military to aggressively engage the Taliban and “fight to win” in Afghanistan “killing terrorists,” signaling there will be no “rapid exit” from the 16-year war. more »
Fired Venezuelan Chief Prosecutor Flees to Colombia
Former attorney general Luisa Ortega Diaz arrived in Bogota on Friday after fleeing Venezuela together with her husband German Ferrer, the Colombian migration agency has announced. Ortega was fired earlier this month by the Venezuelan government after… more »
.Bank runs in Hong Kong following introduction of facial recognition withdrawals in Macau
Hong Kong’s ATM network has been hit with a surge in withdrawals by customers using China UnionPay bank cards in the wake of facial recognition technology being introduced at cash dispensing machines in Macau. Monetary chiefs in Hong Kong have declined… more »
Siberian ‘Cyber-Doctor’ Has 6 Microchips Implanted to Open Doors, Store Data
A Siberian doctor has implanted six microchips under his skin to turn his body into a no-nonsense multi-functional gadget. Some of the chips function as swipe cards, letting him into his home and office. He opens doors and pays bills with a wave of his… more »
Russian air force destroys 200+ ISIS terrorists heading for Deir ez-Zor, Syria – MoD - Video
The Russian air force has destroyed a large column of Islamic State militants, vehicles and large caliber weapons heading to the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, the Russian defense ministry has said. "The Russian Air Force destroyed another large column of… more »
ISIS terrorists pulling strongest units to Deir ez-Zor for last stand – Russian MoD
Islamic State terrorists are gathering their remaining forces in Deir ez-Zor to prepare for a decisive battle as the Syrian Army, supported by the Russian Air Force, pushes to retake the besieged city, the Russian Defense Ministry said. “Syrian… more »
Hezbollah using weaponized drones against ISIS in Syria
Lebanese militant movement Hezbollah has used weaponized drones against the Islamic State group across the border in war-ravaged Syria, its media arm said on Monday. A source on the ground said it was the first time that Hezbollah had deployed… more »
‘BLOODIEST 24 HOURS’ OF PHILIPPINES DRUGS WAR, AS 32 SHOT DEAD BY DUTERTE’S POLICE
Thirty two suspected drug dealers were killed in police shootouts in the Philippines on Tuesday night, during the bloodiest 24 hours so far of a state war on drugs that has killed over 7,000 people in the last year. 107 were arrested. Officers also… more »
Trump orders rollback of environmental rules to speed up infrastructure permit process
President Donald Trump has unveiled new plans to speed up approval processes for highways and other infrastructure projects, by revoking an environmental regulation aimed at protecting against the effects of climate change. more »
NYT Shocking Report: US "Ally" Ukraine Is Source Of North Korean Missile Engines
NYT alleges that North Korea has been making black-market purchases of powerful rocket engines from a Ukrainian factory citing "expert analysis being published Monday and classified assessments by American intelligence agencies."According to the report,… more »
The Dollar Store Economy: Dollar General Openings Account for 80% of new Stores in the US
While other retail outlets are dropping like flies Dollar General is growing to fit a new niche: the millions of broke Americans that still need food and need cheap goods. Traditional retail is going through an extinction event.The most popular job in… more »
$1 in bitcoin seven years ago is valued at over $1.4 million today
The bitcoin digital currency has smashed another record, reaching $4,251 on Monday. The market capitalization of the world's most popular cryptocurrency has surged $15 billion in the last week. . The cryptocurrency is up 320 percent in the year to date.… more »
Texas convicts 89 white supremacist gang members & associates
An investigation targeting white supremacists with long and violent criminal histories and who sold illegal drugs in north Texas has ended with 89 convictions – the largest prosecution of violent white supremacist gangs in US history. Members convicted… more »
Israeli billionaire Steinmetz detained in intl. fraud, forgery & money laundering probe
3Share to TwitterShare to RedditShare to StumbleUponShare to Google+Share to Tumblr Israeli police detained billionaire Beny Steinmetz and four other men Monday, as part of an international fraud investigation spanning four continents. The detainees… more »
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