'Mob Wives': Renee Graziano Speaks out After Co-Star Drita Davanzo Is Arrested on Drug, Weapons Charges

A Mob Wives star has spoken out in defense of her former co-stars after their surprising arrest Friday. Renee Graziano took to Instagram to speak out on behalf of Drita D’Avanzo and her husband, Lee, who were arrested on Dec. 19 for possession of drugs and weapons. cont'd

CAA: Nine more lives lost in raging India protests

Indian broadcasters advised to refrain from using content that could inflame further violence. go here

Trump officially launches US Space Force

'The world's newest war-fighting domain' read more

7 popular retail brands that may be on the brink of disappearing

7 popular retail brands that may be on the brink of disappearing https://t.co/OSid5iNzuE

— CNBC (@CNBC) December 21, 2019

Trump impeached by the House for abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

The votes set the stage for a trial of the president in the Senate, due to begin in early January. cont'd

Trump has been impeached – so what happens next?

Erica Tishman: A Tribute to the Manhattan Architect

Erica Tishman, the prominent architect who was killed by a piece of debris that fell off a building facade in Manhattan, was deeply involved in her community and synagogue.

Boeing to suspend production of 737 Max from January

Boeing has announced it will suspend production for the grounded 737 Max from January. con'd

Lauren London honors late boyfriend Nipsey Hussle in Puma campaign

(CNN)Lauren London has released a heart-wrenching advertisement with PUMA for her "Forever Stronger" campaign with the athletic and footwear company.

TMC: HONORING NIPSEY HUSSLE'S LEGACY

Kamala is out. What's next for other candidates of color?

News that Sen. Kamala Harris suspended her campaign for president sent shock waves through what was once hailed as the most diverse presidential primary in history. cont'd

Status Update

Hello world, today I would like to fill everyone reading this in on what I've been up to since the end of last year. I have always wanted to complete my classes so I took two math courses and passed on after retaking it, I need to finish and switch campuses the school in which I intend to take Architecture is located in a different location. So I went and talked to some of the faculty after meeting with a counselor, I had to get approval from them to get the courses I wanted to take in order. So my counselor told me to go get approval from the president of the campus in which I wanted to attend, also to contact the faculty of the next campus where the courses were going to be available. Unfortunately, after getting the approval and signature of the president of this tccd campus I checked to see which classes were available and I couldn't find any of them in the morning I had to work in the afternoon. Since being terminated I can now take classes in the afternoon, it's just that I'm searching for a second job because I've got bills to pay and I need the money school will have to take the back seat. Until I can find the right time to attend school I will keep rescheduling and wasting time trying to get approval for stuff and taking exams which I probably don't need. Since returning from my tour of Manhattan, NYC at the beginning of 2019 I spoke to two counselors and couldn't seem to be able to get into any classroom to study and progress. The only thing I obtained was a cell phone deal but nothing more a few Subway sandwiches and coffee. So the classes I had enrolled for at the end of the 2018 semester, had to be put on hold because I couldn't get my plane ticket, etc. My trip and time it took to travel to the east-coast arrived the same time I had to enroll for the next semester, so when I got back I was told it would be impossible finding classes all of them were already filled up. I went to the library that afternoon to enroll before leaving and discovered that I didn't have enough time to find the money and start when I returned from NYC, I couldn't find anyone but a friend to take me to the airport and on the way there I was lectured. After coming back from Manhattan, NYC I went into the library after meeting again with a counselor feeling sorry for myself. No classes available everything full I was told, despite losing work and having to reshuffle my jobs I haven't had time to concentrate and get organized with the school. I however got adviced to get a second job and that I would be suspended for an entire year for failing the class I retook, I've decided recently to just do research and find something to do. I've tried to apply for work to get a higher paying job and no luck I've had to apply twice now to work for Amazon and wasn't considered until I can find and get organized there will not be much to say.

Jerry Jones Backs Garrett, Begs Dallas Defense to Make Play

While declaring he wouldn't fire embattled coach Jason Garrett during the season, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones basically begged his underachieving team to create turnovers. read more

More: Blue Star D/FW

Akon has started building Akon City in Senegal with focus on cryptocurrency and renewable energy

It has previously been described as a 'real life Wakanda' cont'd

Page Six reported that at an appearance last June, Akon talked further about cryptocurrency and AKoin. Saying that blockchain and crypto “could be the saviour for Africa in many ways”, he responded to technical questions about the blockchain with, “I come with the concepts and let the geeks figure it out.”

Raffy's Turkey Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing

Giadzy - My Aunt Raffy is my biggest cooking influence. One of thing I love about her is how she blends flavors from different cultures, like her turkey sausage with chestnut stuffing. It’s her Italian accented version of an American classic, and it’s pretty hard to resist!

'Priceless' jewels stolen in Germany's Green Vault museum heist

Al-Jazeera - Thieves break into one of the world's oldest museums, making off with three 'priceless' sets of 18th century jewellery.

This Is How Volkswagen Aided Nazi Germany's World War II Effort

The Volkswagen, or “People’s Car,” that so many millions have known for more than half a century had its genesis in Nazi Germany. Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, who designed the Volkswagen, had to share the concept with none other than Adolf Hitler. cont'd

Israel's Netanyahu facing fight of his political life

Anyone who thought a decision on the long-running corruption investigation embroiling Israel's prime minister would resolve the country's political turmoil was wrong. cont'd

‘Queen and Slim’ director Melina Matsoukas protests police brutality with her film

Two years ago, when director Melina Matsoukas and actress-writer Lena Waithe were working on the acclaimed “Thanksgiving” episode of the Netflix series “Master of None,” they knew they wanted to collaborate again. cont'd

Hong Kong's student protesters are turning campuses into fortresses

Hong Kong (CNN) Less than 164 feet (50 meters) from a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) base, student protesters are building a fortress.

Top 5 Features of the Princess Ocean Medallion Experience

Exploring the Caribbean Princess cruise ship for the first time and awaiting to set sail to the beautiful destinations of the Princess Cays, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten, Megan Patterson (iCruise's Internet Marketing Coordinator) and I were curious about the lanyards dangling around our necks containing these small quarter-size discs called Ocean Medallions.

Kenya passes data protection law crucial for tech investments

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday approved a data protection law which complies with European Union legal standards as it looks to bolster investment in its information technology sector.

Protests rage across Hong Kong after man shot by police

Sporadic protests look like they could continue into the night in Hong Kong, but there are fewer people out on the streets and riot police have conducted clearance operations in several districts.

Update

I just wanted to update everyone on what's been up. Since moving i've been forced to pay my bills most recent announcement is this deactivation of service by AT&T, they today cut off my cable and i'm out of luck and only able to use the internet to access few websites. So until I am able to pay this I will continue working at my new place of work since I got terminated last week. Fortunately, I wasn't expecting to be laid off. I had a good job I worked my butt off for that company and they let me go so i've had to look around. I would also like to mention that I recently turned 39 and I feel like lucky, you know to have a family and my computer. Otherwise, I have been job searching since being let go and I haven't been so lucky to get money. I happened to find a place to make and earn a living but besides it's better than nothing. Since I can only work at one job and quit calling people spreading the good news, I just want to thank the Lord for the good he has done 4 me. I am going to pay rent this month but before I submit I would just like to say, that you never know what is going to happen until you see it thru, thanks to my cousin for taking me out to eat and buying me gas. Until next time.

Korean Air reports increase in number of in-flight smoking incidents

Korean Air has said that it will take strong action to eliminate smoking on board including that of e-cigarettes.

Any passenger found smoking will be handed over to the local police immediately upon landing, regardless of the severity of the offense. go here

The weather that’s trapping New Delhi beneath a deadly, toxic haze

The air quality has been at extremely hazardous levels for days during peak smog season. read more

Kura says vandalism on Kenyan roads a major nightmare

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) has raised the red flag over vandalism of street lights, guard rails and road signs which has left the agency counting losses.

F1 drivers fear "totally unacceptable" bumps will cause crashes

Formula 1 drivers have voiced concern that there is a risk of a run of crashes in the United States Grand Prix and potential for them getting hurt from "totally unacceptable" bumps on the Austin track. read more

The Pioneer Woman makes 5 of her favorite comfort-food recipes

The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond is dropping by the TODAY kitchen to share a few of her favorite cold-weather comfort-food recipes from her new cookbook "The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier: 112 Fantastic Favorites for Everyday Eating." She shows us how to make roasted spatchcock chicken, lasagna soup, chicken soup with wild rice, shrimp scampi lasagna roll-ups and creamy spaghetti with chicken.

World Series Game 7

The Washington Nationals are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. cont'd

The Manual 2020 Porsche 911 Is Here, but the Base Model Will Be PDK-Only

Yahoo! Finance - Even though manual-transmission performance cars are getting increasingly rare—looking at you, Corvette—Porsche is still committed to offering sticks. And so, the manual-transmission 992-generation 911 is here, but only for the Carrera S and Carrera 4S.

Santa Ana winds rapidly spread fire near Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles is warning that Wednesday could be the strongest Santa Ana wind event since 2007, with the strongest winds expected in southern California and lingering into Thursday.

GM Strike Ends After Almost Six Weeks at Cost of $2 Billion

Bloomberg - General Motors Co. employees voted in favor of a new four-year labor agreement reached with the United Auto Workers, ending a nearly six week-long strike that has cost the company about $2 billion and rippled through the U.S. economy.

WXYZ Editorial: Michigan's battle over flavored e-cigarettes is an opportunity to talk to teens

WXYZ DETROIT — To use or not to use? To sell or not to sell? These are important and timely questions facing e-cigarette users - particularly young ones – vaping product outlets and the State of Michigan.

Pharrell on Evolving Masculinity and “Spiritual Warfare”

Pushing the masculinity conversation forward with one of pop culture's most influential futurists. click here

Kenya’s first double-decker highway to cost you Ksh.155 per day

Motorists plying through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)– James Gichuru express way will be required to pay an average of Ksh.155 in toll fees upon the completion of the project in December 2021.

Uhuru's Extraordinary Ksh65B Double Decker Super Highway [PHOTOS]

UAW fires back after GM letter: "Stop playing games at the expense of workers"

The United Auto Workers union released a statement Friday after General Motors Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing Gerald Johnson sent out a letter.

The letter urged UAW workers that it was critical to get back to work producing vehicles. go here

Relief for motorists as petrol prices drop by Sh4.76 per litre

Motorists will this month enjoy much lower pump prices after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority revised down fuel prices by Sh4.76 per litre, representing a major drop after months of increase. cont'd

Astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori receives hero's welcome in UAE

He was received by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.

Hazzaa AlMansoori got a royal welcome as he returned to the UAE after becoming the first Emirati in space and the first Arab on the International Space Station (ISS). His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received Hazzaa and his mission's backup astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi as they landed at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi on Saturday evening.

Eliud Kipchoge Breaks the Two-Hour Barrier in the Marathon

The New-Yorker - He is the most beautiful runner to watch. Nestled in his aerodynamically protected position, behind the axis of the V shape of the pacesetters, Kipchoge was economical and relaxed from the outset.

Is Amazon Unstoppable?

In 2017, a few months after Forbes named Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, the world’s richest man, a rumor spread among the company’s executives: Bill Gates, the former wealthiest person on earth, had called Bezos’s assistant to schedule a lunch, asking if Tuesday or Wednesday was available. The assistant informed Bezos of the invitation, and told him that both days were open. Bezos, who had built an empire exhorting employees to be “vocally self-critical,” and to never “believe their or their team’s body odor smells of perfume,” issued a command: Make it Thursday.

Sonko should salvage Nairobi or resign

Lastly, he must take advantage of the ‘handshake’ and hire a deputy immediately. The nominee shouldn’t necessarily be his bosom buddy. He ought to cast the net wider to include technocrats, even from the opposition.

In case he has run out of options, Sonko should resign.

The lot where Nipsey Hussle died is now surrounded by a chain-link fence

“It’s disappointing,” she said. “This is a landmark now. Like Tupac, he’s a legend in his own right.” read more

RIDER” — respect, integrity, discipline, effort and responsibility.

Muthaiga is Nairobi’s Most-Affluent Neighborhood, Offering Privacy and Lush Landscapes

Some of Kenya’s wealthiest business owners live in this area with close proximity to the city center cont'd.

Neighbor of Botham Jean who testified against Amber Guyger

Brown started crying on the witness stand when he was asked about the victim. He said he'd met Jean for the first time on the day he was killed but was used to hearing the 26-year-old sing Gospel music and Drake songs in the mornings.

Hong Kong protesters hit the streets as China marks 70 years of Communist rule

What you need to know about the protests in Hong Kong go here

8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week

Hype Beast - With another week, we have another installment of our product drops series, this time marked by Supreme‘s Fall/Winter 2019 Week 5 release.

New York Film Review: Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’

Variety - Scorsese's Mob epic, starring Robert De Niro as a veteran hitman and Al Pacino as an ego-drenched Jimmy Hoffa, is a coldly enthralling triumph.

GM Strike Highlights How Costly Breakdowns In Communication Between Workers And Executives Can Be

The ongoing walkout of 48,000 United Auto Workers (UAW) employees from 31 General Motors (GM) plants that began last Sunday night has numerous causes. cont'd

The 50 Most Popular Cocktails in the World in 2019

In January, Drinks International, a trade publication for the alcohol industry, released its annual list of the world’s best cocktails. To create the list, DI surveyed the best bars around the globe, asking them to rank the 10 best-selling classic cocktails at their establishments. These responses were then weighted and ranked, yielding the most-ordered cocktails. This year, 127 bars were surveyed.

Trump Approves ‘Defensive’ Deployment to Middle East

The U.S. will increase air and missile defenses from Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Pentagon leaders said. read more

Teen activist Greta Thunberg addresses guests at the first ever Youth Climate Summit held at the United Nations HQ in New York

Fresh off the climate strike that took hundreds of thousands of young people out of classrooms and into the streets globally, youth leaders gathered at the United Nations today to demand radical moves to fight climate change. cont'd

Ad Astra: A journey upriver to meet your demons, internal and otherwise

A sci-fi action movie where the key action takes place in Brad Pitt's neurons. read more

The president, Sergio Mattarella, is now calling the shots in a crisis triggered when Matteo Salvini pulled the plug on the League’s tenuous relationship with the Five Star Movement (M5S) in an attempt to capitalise on his popularity and become PM.

United Auto Workers' GM strike reaches day five and the pain is spreading

New York (CNN Business)The United Auto Workers union strike against GM showed no signs of a quick conclusion as its impact on other plants and workers continues to spread.

UAW Strike Against GM Cools Consumer Interest

Larry King Files for Divorce From Wife Shawn King After 22 Years of Marriage

The Larry King Now host, 85, filed for divorce from his wife, 59, on Tuesday, August 20, according to court records initially obtained by The Blast.

Review: Mary J Blige, Nas bring Royalty, star power to Bay Area

Mary J. Blige and Nas took the stage together, lighting up the night with their combined star power and drawing a huge roar from the crowd.

Nas and Mary J. Blige to donate money to Baltimore rec center after upcoming concert

Baltimore Sun ~ A portion of proceeds from an upcoming Nas and Mary J. Blige concert in Baltimore will go towards enhancing music programs at the Liberty Rec and Tech Center on Maine Ave., according to a release.

REVIEW – MARY J. BLIGE & NAS REIGN ON “ROYALTY TOUR”

Nas and Mary J. Blige have long since burned their names permanently into the hip-hop community, and are both considered royalty in the industry. It seems fitting then, that their current tour — which made its way to Denver on Wednesday, August 7 at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre — is named “Together: The Royalty Tour.”

Crazy Rich Angelenos

Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan gets to know some of L.A.’s most stylish global transplants. cont'd

MADONNA, THE QUEEN OF POP, TURNS 61: SOME OF HER MOST ICONIC MOMENTS

It's Madonna's 61st birthday on Friday, and while the Queen of Pop prepares for her "Madame X" tour, here is a round-up of just a few of her most iconic and impactful moments.

PEN & PAPER: FRIDGE

Graffiti has a rich and diverse history with pioneers Futura, Haze and Stash, among others, responsible for driving the movement’s heydey in 1980s New York City. Helping keep the underground art movement alive today is Brooklyn-born multidisciplinary artist FRIDGE.

Constable dragged by car, robbed of service pistol

A Delhi Police constable of Rohini district was robbed of his service pistol and was dragged for a few metres by a car in Rohini's Sector-20 while he was chasing a murder accused.

Queen Offers to Restore British Rule Over United States

LONDON (The Borowitz Report)—In an unexpected televised address on Saturday, Queen Elizabeth II offered to restore British rule over the United States of America.

Leading Dayton, Ohio, in an Era of Guns, Trump, and Madness

What Mayor Nan Whaley wants America to learn from her city after a mass shooting. read more

American Novelist: Toni Morrison

"Although her passing represents a tremendous loss, we are grateful she had a long, well lived life," Toni Morrison's family said in a statement. https://t.co/TJdV27qInC

— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) August 6, 2019

Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading Opens in Northwest Shanghai

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading in Shanghai’s Jiading District.

Cathay Pacific Faulted For Data Breach, But Hackers' Objective Unclear

It is aviation’s largest known data breach, with 9.4 million Cathay Pacific passengers impacted, but also puzzling, gathering only 430 credit card numbers, mostly expired and none complete. Cathay says it has not received any reports of data being misused or listed on the “dark web.” read more

Fort Bliss soldier says he helped save several children in El Paso shooting

WFAA -Glendon Oakley says he was inside the Cielo Vista Mall when someone yelled there was a shooter at the nearby Walmart.

North Texan shooting suspect in custody

WFAA - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Saturday evening that the state 'grieves for the people of El Paso today.'

Thursday's FT

Thursday's FT: "Fed cuts rates by a quarter point and signals more easing if needed" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday (via @hendopolis) pic.twitter.com/lNSgeLUpvF

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) July 31, 2019

Germany Grand Prix diary – 10 F1 drivers get stuck in an elevator together

HOCKENHEIM, Germany — The Formula One paddock is a busy place that hosts a lot of serious business over a race weekend, but this here we try to bring you some of the news stories you might otherwise miss ahead of the German Grand Prix. more

Meet Joe Holder, Creative Director of Your Better Self

Introducing GQ's new fitness columnist and wellness guru: super-trainer Joe Holder. What makes Joe special—and why his roster of clients grows increasingly star-studded—is his holistic philosophy. Instead of killing yourself every day at the gym, why not save some energy to eat right, recover completely, and meditate? For his first column Joe gives us a look at the approach that powers his own life.

BY JOE HOLDER

Cardiologist by day, Mafia doctor by night

I was the first woman cardiologist to practice in Rhode Island. On the side, I made house calls to ailing mobsters more.

Boeing takes US$4.9bn 737 Max hit in second quarter

Boeing takes US$4.9bn 737 Max hit in second quarter: Boeing has said it will record an after-tax charge of $4.9 billion, or $8.74 per share, in connection with the grounding of the 737 Max. The plane is currently out of operation following two crashes, in Indonesia and Ethiopia.

CBS stations blacked out for DirecTV customers after deal with AT&T fails

Millions of DirecTV subscribers lost access to CBS programming this weekend after talks over a new distribution deal collapsed.

Grudge over ‘stolen novel’ may be behind arson attack

Asahi KYOTO--The arson suspect in a fire at an animation studio here may have held a grudge against the animation company and likely planned the attack, which killed 33 people, according to police.

More: Anxieties grow after ‘treasure’ anime studio hit by arson attack

Power Restored to Manhattan’s West Side After Major Blackout

NYT - A power failure plunged a stretch of the West Side of Manhattan into darkness on Saturday night, trapping people in subway cars and elevators for a time, leaving drivers to fend for themselves at intersections with no traffic signals and eerily dimming the lights in a swath of Times Square.

Stores emptied out, and Broadway shows did not go on: Most theaters canceled their performances. In restaurants and bars, people drank by the glow of their smartphones.

Stop using the U.S. women’s soccer team as inspiration porn. Just pay them more money.

I believe that brands are capable of making equal pay a reality. cont'd

Deutsche Bank starts cull of 18,000 jobs

The Irish Times - Lender embarks on most radical strategic overhaul in two decades

Indonesian president Joko Widodo sued over soaring air pollution in Jakarta

Levels of pollution in city of 10 million almost five times above recommended amount more

China launches magnetic levitation train designed to reach speeds of up to 600 km/h

Do you want to go fast? Really, really fast? We have just the ride for you. go here

How Tove Lo became the filthiest rebel in pop

Pop genius Tove Lo is building a catalogue of increasingly raunchy, unmarketable singles that put a feminist spin on exploitative 2000s pop. Her unwillingness to make radio-friendly music is precisely what makes her so good. read more

How parents are driving children to drug abuse

Alcohol and drug abuse among children has been attributed to their parents’ behaviour. The findings of a survey, contained in a report dubbed ‘Status of Drugs and Substance Abuse among Primary School Pupils in Kenya’, directly attribute substance abuse among children, some as young as four years old, to their parents’ and guardians’ lifestyles.

Trump insists on $200 bn, after his easy US-China trade war victory

On May 19, the White House, after a 2-day US-China meeting on trade, issued a statement saying that there “was a consensus on taking effective measures to substantially reduce the United States trade deficit in goods with China … China will significantly increase purchases of United States goods and service.

The Latest: Toronto Raptors are NBA champions for 1st time

The Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. The Raptors won the series 4-2, denying the Warriors what would have been a third straight championship.

Toyota Takes Repeat 24 Hours of Le Mans Victory With a Dash of Drama

Jalopnik ~ That was the race done and dusted. Two failed tires in three hours is bad enough luck. Toyota’s weird idea to change just one tire absolutely certainly cost the #7 the win they so desperately wanted (and probably deserved). Toyota still gets a 1-2 finish, but the “wrong” car won it.

This is all that’s left of helicopter that crashed in Midtown

Charred fragments of metal are all that’s left of the helicopter that crashed and burned atop a Midtown Manhattan office on Monday, according to a photo released by the FDNY.

Pilot in fatal helicopter crash was conducting ‘executive travel’

2019 Women's World Cup preview: What you need to know

The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off today in Paris. Twenty-four teams will vie for their chance at glory.

Here's what you need to know to follow all the action.

Cardi B Goes Fully Naked To Promote New Single 'Press'

Cardi B Goes Fully Naked To Promote New Single 'Press': Cardi B left very little to the imagination while promoting her new single 'Press.' | iHeartRadio

Stabbing of 17 Children Shocks Japan, Where Parents Trust Streets Are Safe

NYT - Satoru Shitori, the vice principal, said he had been waiting at the bus stop on Tuesday morning, as he did every morning, to help children who had come from the train station to board one of the eight private buses that the school runs back and forth to the campus.

About 70 students, most of whom had been escorted by a teacher from the train station, were standing in line. Mr. Shitori said he had just helped about six students board the bus when he heard screams coming from the back of the line.

In Kawasaki, residents were stunned by the stabbings in this community of commuters, who have the option of two train lines that can take them either to central Tokyo or to Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city.

TAMUK student killed in motorcycle accident identified

Tonia Blair was rushed to a local hospital; where she later died from her injuries. read more

Porsche Gives A Unique Driving Experience In Miami

Jamaica-Gleaner - Having recently launched the Macan and Cayenne at the Sandals/ATL Group Aerodrome, Tinson Pen, Porsche is getting the word out about its products. The German brand continued on this high momentum by inviting Automotives to Miami to experience the driving power of three of its most coveted models: the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, the 718 Boxster GTS, and the 911 Targa GTS.

A legacy of failure: Theresa May was a disaster as Prime Minister

London (CNN) - Brexit has destroyed another British Prime Minister.

Three years after voters in the UK mandated their government to take Britain out of the European Union, Theresa May's failure to do so has finally caught up with her.

Who is Mena Massoud? Everything You Need to Know About Aladdin's Lead Actor

Introducing your newest Disney prince. read more

Rihanna moved to London and didn't tell us

(CNN) - You are truly a boss when you can just casually pick up and move out of the country and people only find out much later.

President Trump is now above the law

President Trump is now above the law: Things have gotten ugly in Washington, DC, since the release last month of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 US

'The ultimate Facebook like’: Social media giant wants to make your secret crushes come true

New dating service is aimed at helping users find love in the Facebook world link

Uber's driver reward program goes bigger – and global

Last year Uber rolled out a rewards program for its drivers in a few U.S. cities and offered full tuition for online courses at Arizona State University for high-level drivers. Now 20 more cities as well as drivers in Mexico for Uber Eats can get in on the rewards. cont'd

KDF soldier shoots 3 kin dead, turns gun on himself

ELDORET, Kenya, Apr 30 – A Kenya Defence Forces soldier on Tuesday morning shot dead three of his relatives in Eldoret before turning the gun on himself. link

Does legalizing marijuana help or harm Americans? Weighing the statistical evidence

The legalization of marijuana has been a topic of contention and confusion for both sides of the debate.

The federal government still deems it illegal. But marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 10 states and the District of Columbia, and a further 21 broadly legalize medical marijuana. read article

Sri Lankan Easter bombings, claimed by ISIS, show the group maintains influence even though its caliphate is gone

The forces of the Islamic State may no longer control a swath of territory across Iraq and Syria, but the coordinated attacks in Sri Lanka demonstrated that the resilient group can still sow carnage beyond the borders of its former “caliphate.”

Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Sri Lanka Bombings

U.S., India Warned Sri Lanka Weeks Before Easter Terror Attacks

Grief, Anger and Recriminations in Sri Lanka as ISIS Claims It Staged Bomb Attacks

Tesla says investigating incident of parked car exploding in Shanghai

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc on Monday said it had sent a team to investigate a video on Chinese social media which showed a parked Tesla Model S car exploding.

Tesla Model S caught on video bursting into flames seemingly on its own when parked

Marta's masterstroke

As we search for the Greatest Goal in FIFA Women’s World Cup™ history, it is inevitable that among the candidates is the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. go here

28 years of Women's World Cup history

From Michelle Akers’ Final brace to Brandi Chastain’s iconic celebration, from Nia Kunzer’s Golden Goal to Saki Kumagai’s penalty heroics, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ has produced many historic moments - and you can relive them all on FIFA.com.

From Speedsters to SUVs, Standouts From the New York Auto Show

Although the floor wasn’t packed with exciting debuts, Koenigsegg, Genesis, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz—even Lincoln and Subaru—still managed to rev our engines. cont'd

Vegan protests across Australia have reignited debates about animal cruelty and sustainability, while raising questions about vigilante action. cont'd

Porsche stellt neuen Cayenne Coupé vor

Porsche erweitert seine Cayenne-Familie: Die dritte Generation der SUV-Reihe wird mit dem Cayenne Coupé um ein noch sportlicheres Fahrzeug ergänzt.

Trump Struggles With a Growing Problem at the Border

Trump has become increasingly exasperated at his inability to do more to halt the swelling numbers of migrants entering the country cont'd.

US dismisses South Korea’s launch of world-first 5G network as ‘stunt’

Half a dozen celebrities were the first to experience the service, carriers say cont'd

Nipsey Hussle’s Bodyguard Calls It Quits

LOS ANGELES, CA – Nipsey Hussle’s bodyguard J Roc is stepping away from the profession following the death of his friend. The now-former bodyguard announced his retirement in an Instagram post mourning the loss of Nipsey on Tuesday (April 2).

Nas On Nipsey Hussle's Shooting Death: "It's Dangerous To Be An MC"

LAPD updates investigation into murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle

Alleged Nipsey Hussle Shooting Suspect Captured On Surveillance Video

Nipsey Hussle’s Reason For Being At His Store Is More Heartbreaking Than You Can Imagine

LeBron James Calls Rapper Nipsey Hussle’s Murder ‘One of the Most Unfortunate Events’ in American History

Police identify suspect in Nipsey Hussle killing as 29-year-old L.A. man

Nipsey Hussle Talks New Album, West Side Protocols, Cardi B, Diddy + More

Killing of Nipsey Hussle in South L.A. likely has some ties to gangs, source says; LAPD seeks suspect

Is Meghan Markle too modern for the British press?

There is a growing sense in much of the UK media that the princess is not ‘one of us’ cont'd.

GROW IN THE DARK!

Montecito Club is hoping our friends in Arlington, Texas are enjoying winter so far! Growing beautiful house plants in your apartment can be frustrating for those who missed out on the green thumb at birth. more

To rival Amazon, UPS enters healthcare—with doorstep nurse delivery

A test is set to launch this year, but UPS mum on which vaccines it will deliver. read more

Kenyan police seize $20 mln of counterfeit banknotes from deposit box

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan police have seized $20 million of counterfeit banknotes that had been stored in a personal safety deposit box at a branch of Barclays Bank Kenya, the directorate of criminal investigations said. go here

SEC charges VW, former CEO with defrauding investors

Washington – U.S. regulators charged Volkswagen and former CEO Martin Winterkorn with defrauding investors during its massive diesel emissions scandal. go here

Macron, Uhuru set to sign Sh300bn rail, defence deals - VIDEO

Mr Macron’s trip to Kenya is part of a four-nation African tour seen by experts as an attempt by France to counter the mounting influence of new players on the continent, including China.

A former banker, Mr Macron has called for opening of a new chapter in French-Africa relations, maintaining that France-Afrique, a term referring to shadowy business and political ties with former colonies, has come to an end.

Fast facts on crashed Ethiopian Airlines plane

Boeing on Sunday said it is 'deeply saddened' by deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash which occured at Bishoftu shortly after take off from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. link

Ethiopian Airlines Jet Crashes En Route to Nairobi

Anxiety, tears and anger as kin wait hours for updates

Boeing stock price falls after Ethiopian Airlines crash involving 737 MAX 8 plane

What Americans Can Learn From Anthony Bourdain About Traveling the World

There are large contingents of Americans who are afraid they can’t open their mouths without offending someone. People who feel nervous to interact with those who act, look, and live differently than they do. Who believe political correctness has gotten so overwrought, so complicated, that there’s simply no way to engage with other cultures thoughtfully. “Political correctness” often just means being conscientious around people who are not you, yet some Americans feel it discourages them from traveling and exploring other cultures, lest they say the wrong thing. And this makes the world smaller, more stagnant.read more

Keith Flint dead: Prodigy legend dies in shock suicide aged 49

The singer, famous for hit song Firestarter, was found dead at his home in Essex this morning - his bandmates confirmed he had taken his own life cont'd.

Keith Flint, 49, Mohawked Frontman of the Prodigy, Dies

South African power cuts darken ANC's election outlook

South Africa's government is bailing out the bankrupt state-owned electricity provider Eskom. But the company's restructuring plans are still too vague, critics say. And power cuts persist. cont'd

Huawei CFO suing Canada and border agency over arrest

Meng Wanzhou's lawyers say her constitutional rights were violated when she was detained and interrogated in December. Extradition proceedings are due to start soon in a case that could take months or years to resolve. link

SA-based firm offers new architectural software solutions in Kenya

Johannesburg-based real estate firm Paragon Group is introducing new architectural software solutions in Kenya to help developers and owners view concepts via virtual reality.

Group director Anthony Orelowitz said its eyeing more investments and construction opportunities in Kenya. read more

"We insist on their immediate release; the world is watching," tweeted Kimberly Breier, assistant secretary of state for western hemisphere affairs.

Shortly after their release, the Univision team reported they had been informed they would be deported from the country on Tuesday. cont'd

Mustard & Herb Crusted Lamb w/ Pomegranate Glaze

I was watching Gordon Ramsey’s show like a year ago and he made what looked like a really badass rack of lamb. As many times as I’ve made lamb myself, I have to say I’d been paying it safe flavor-wise. I usually season them with salt & pepper, sear or broil them in a pan with fresh garlic and rosemary–that’s about it. go here

KDF gets Sh7.4bn for arms in regional weapons race

The military has been added Sh9 billion for weapons acquisition, positioning the Kenyan army for a bullish entry into the global arms market following a lull that saw Uganda overtake it in arsenal spending last year.

Treasury secretary Henry Rotich made the top-ups through a mini-budget that is awaiting Parliament approval.

How Colin Kaepernick Beat the NFL

His settlement with the league is a major victory for the leader of the league’s protest movement. cont'd

Airbus Scraps Its A380 Superjumbo After Just 12 Years

Airbus SE scrapped the slow-selling A380 superjumbo model that was once its flagship program after just a dozen years in service.

Can We Please Just Let Cardi B Live?

At Sunday night’s Grammys, Cardi B became the first solo woman to win Best Rap Album for her double-platinum, critically beloved debut, Invasion of Privacy, notably beating Travis Scott, Pusha T, Nipsey Hussle, and the late Mac Miller. For this honor, Cardi says she was repaid with a deluge of bullying comments online about how much she didn’t deserve it, leading her to delete her Instagram on Monday night.

“I been taking a lot of s*** today, I’m seeing a lot of bulls*** today and I saw a lot of s**** last night,” Cardi said in a characteristically expletive-filled video posted before she deactivated her account. “And I’m sick of this s***. I worked hard for my motherf****** album,” which, she reminded everyone, she recorded while pregnant with her daughter, Kulture.

Sundance Film Review: ‘Shooting the Mafia’

Veteran docmaker Kim Longinotto turns her lens on veteran Italian photojournalist Letizia Battaglia, leaving us with more admiration than insight. read more

Ikea exploring first foray into renting furniture

Ikea, known for selling affordable, ready-to-assemble furniture, may soon enter a new business: collecting rent. The Swedish housewares giant is testing a new service that will let customers rent its furniture, allowing them to temporarily use items that would cost more to buy. read more

Montenegro Jails Crime Reporter for Drug Trafficking

A court in Montenegro found investigative reporter Jovo Martinovic guilty on drug-smuggling charges. more

How ADIDAS Runners Built A Tribe

Today, I would like to talk about Adidas but don't seem to have the energy. Anyway, it's concerning a product I purchased while at the local mall it was during the soccer world cup and I happen to step into a store. What happened is they didn't have the exact product I wanted so I decided to obtain a t-shirt with the German soccer team label, I asked if they had any others in stock with the size I wanted and the store associate explained to me that they didn't have it or it was sold out. So I got the t-shirt instead which is what I thought to be the right option turns out the size was XL and I searched everywhere for size XXL despite the fact that the German soccer team lost the world cup, how come they don't have the things you look for? this must be some kind of mistake. They even go on to lie about them selling defunct products to people who simply want to look stylish in their merchandise. How could Adidas or the store where I got the shirt promo stuff when they know they fall short on meeting customer expectations? after watching how they create and offer their products I thought it would be cool to try and obtain just a shirt to start things but now that I cannot fit into this shirt I want to complain until they do something about having the size you want ready and waiting at the store for customers to purchase. This isn't the best place to complain about Adidas but I need them to do a better job especially when it comes to products like t-shirts inside the store, they need to have the right size because it's not east wearing stuff which you know wasn't sold the right way. Why use the size guide it's an XL t-shirt which they tried promoting but the store was only offering the Mexican soccer team shirts in addition to the German soccer team the store simply didn't have a size which fit my liking I want, a shirt that fits size and XXL. Finally, I attempted to call Adidas customer service but was turned down I didn't get a firm response, the upcoming World cup will be played in 2022 where? Qatar. You can read more about football here.

Super Bowl 2019: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Architect Takes Us Inside the Venue

This Sunday, some 75,000 people will fill the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to watch the New England Patriots face off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII. For fans of architecture, the venue may just be as exciting as the big game itself.

Exclusive: Venezuela plans to fly central bank gold reserves to UAE - source

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela will sell 15 tonnes of gold from central bank vaults to the United Arab Emirates in coming days in return for euros in cash, a senior official with knowledge of the plan said, as the crisis-stricken country seeks to stay solvent.

Brexit: Brussels says UK should keep paying into EU budget after no-deal

Commission contingency plans say UK should keep up contributions to 2019 EU budget and beyond cont'd.

Kuo: Rocky road ahead for iPhone, but leveling off in second half of 2019

iPhone sales will continue to be weak in the first half of 2019, but should at least flatten out in the second half and help beat Wall Street consensus, TF Industries analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in a memo seen by AppleInsider.

2019 Bentley Continental GT Convertible is your 207-mph topless grand tourer

Bentley's lovely new Continental GT now offers wind-in-your-hair thrills. read more

Bentley Unveils Its 2019 Continental GT Convertible

Naomi Osaka says Wimbledon’s grass is ‘a little bit frightening’

Australian Open winner admits to seeing players ‘sliding and slipping’ on grass and having a fear of the surface, adding: ‘I think I have to change that’ go here.

Australian Open-Siegerin und neue Tennis-Nummer-eins: Warum Naomi Osaka die nächste Werbeikone ist

Shutdown Ends, Impasse Remains

The 35-day partial government closure ended – at least for now – in pretty much the same place it started.

The Government Shutdown Was the Longest Ever. Here’s the History.

Saints Fans Petition for NFC Title Rematch with Rams After Missed PI Call

"Refs missed a blatant pass interference call against the Los Angeles Rams late in fourth quarter of Jan. 20 NFC Championship game, possibly costing New Orleans Saints a trip to the SuperBowl. Due to refs’ inability to properly officiate at the game, we the undersigned want a re-match against L.A. on Sunday, Jan. 27. It’s the only fair solution to this travesty of epic proportions," a post by Terry Cassreino read.

Brees Circle? Petition started to rename New Orleans street where Robert E. Lee statue stood

Woman in crash wants Prince Philip charged

London: The passenger who broke her wrist in the car crash involving the Duke of Edinburgh says she wants Prince Philip to face prosecution if he is found to be at fault.

Go Team! 20 Top Restaurants for Sports Lovers Who Love to Eat

The pairing of sports and decadent cuisine has become a mainstay for OpenTable diners, who have discovered they don’t have to sacrifice fabulous food for the love of the game. Sports can transform a city and draw festive crowds to restaurants. The unofficial nighttime sports mayor of the Charlotte, North Carolina, Joanna Nix has been an ardent Carolina Panthers supporter for years and attended the Super Bowl with them. read more

The Army, in Need of Recruits, Turns Focus to Liberal-Leaning Cities

SEATTLE — Army recruiters in Seattle can earn a Friday off for each new soldier they enlist. But in a city with a thriving tech industry and a long history of antiwar protests, the recruiters haven’t gotten many long weekends.

Media Council of Kenya gives New York Times 24 hours to pull down gory photo By Rachel Ombaka For Citizen Digital

MCK is the body that sets standards for journalists working in Kenya.

According to the council, the New York Times was unprofessional when they published the photo as it amounts to glorifying and parading the “success” of the terror attacks.

Kenya: Riddle of KDF Soldier Found Dead in Red Light District - allAfrica.com

Kenya: Riddle of KDF Soldier Found Dead in Red Light District - allAfrica.com: Police in Nakuru are investigating the death of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) of the rank of a Captain who was found dead in a hotel room at Nakuru's red light district.

Kenya attack: 21 confirmed dead in DusitD2 hotel siege

Kenya attack: Nine arrests over bloody DusitD2 hotel siege

Kenya attack: 21 confirmed dead in DusitD2 hotel siege

At least 21 killed as Kenya hotel siege is declared over

EDITORIAL: Nissan needs to fix its corporate governance system

Nissan said several months of an internal investigation before his arrest had turned up serious wrongdoings. But the company has yet to disclose details of his alleged misconduct

Plea for aid as heavy snow hits refugee camps in Lebanon

France 24 - Storm Norma has hit Lebanon, inundating refugee camps with heavy rainfall and completely blanketing some homes in thick snow. Volunteers and refugees have taken to social media to share videos and photos of the freezing conditions and to plead for humanitarian aid.

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While in New-York roaming thru town I made a stop here at Ponty Bistro Harlem and had to quickly discern where the restaurant was located. The staff may have known about East-africa. So I dunno I guess they switched ownership because the manager appeared to be french a woman, their listed as West-African but I didn't really care I thought they were Kenyans when I stepped in. Anyway, I arrived at around 9:30 PM I wasn't looking forward to just looking at the menu I had shakes in mind, I didn't want to leave so abruptly so I was offered a glass of water. I told the waiter when I arrived that I wanted to look at the menu first before ordering so they gave me a glass of water to drink. I got my first drink and the waiter asked me if I wanted two bottles of their Kenyan brew, which I to my surprise was listed on their menu. That was it, I got drank it then left because I had somewhere to go. I really wanted to try the Asian Steak Salad (Mixed greens, slices of orange and grilled hanger steak marinated with soy and ginger sauce) but couldn't afford the cost $20, I spent $20 for two bottles. I am disappointed because there were customers in there chatting meanwhile I step in and am offered drinks facing the bar so I just sat there browsing the net waiting for the basketball game to begin soon as I got back. I didn't realize they serve french cuisine stuff from Senegal stuff like East African Breweries, Lager. I guess the customers just want to sit and mingle some on tables others at the bar. Very nice spot to take a woman, it's somewhat hidden after getting off the bus I had to walk thru dark alleys I used the GPS to find it get me there. Someone offered to give me a bus ticket at the bus station. I hope to someday return because I enjoy cooking and fine dining. Wonderful, they had a DJ show up that evening to perform right after I arrived, and he was putting together the equipment as soon as the music started I walked out. I intended to also go visit this restaurant but I wasn't able to do it.


Escargot Snails With herb garlic butter and cognac for $12.00

Status Update

Hello, I wanted to post an update to let everyone know what's been happening. I managed to save some money and travel during New-years eve 2018 it was fun, so I haven't had much time to think about socializing lately online. Anyway, I just completed creating a second blog for my fashion portal. I have several sites now if you've heard or surfed my website on google. You know how busy things can get, we still living rough over here in North Texas. I would also like to mention how busy i've been with the job I work in a warehouse assembling auto parts. It was a splendid year and I hope 2019 goes down well, I didn't think I would end up in a place like New-York after Christmas but that's where my mind was for the first week of 2019. I am glad I am busy you know it's good for the future, I owe people money but it's all good I will eventually pay them back and be calm. I would like to let people know what I been up to with work i've been forced to work a busy schedule sometimes six or seven days a week right now I got no woman around. You can keep up with me on social media I am really busy. At the present time I don't start work until Jan 22, 2019 I will be trying to synchronize everything in order to generate cash and make a living. I also would like to raise money to repair the house where I live the furnace doesn't work so I need to repair it, hopefully in the near future we establish some kind of payment plan and i'm able to pay for repairs. Otherwise thanks for reading my blog headlines, I like traveling there's just little time and money just glad I got an Apple i-phone 7. The objectives for this year is to work hard and enjoy life stay healthy and clean. The most common aspirations for the coming year in the U.S. are to eat healthier, get more exercise and to save more money.
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Elevator work at 168th St. breaks connection between A and 1 trains

If the city’s subway service weren’t already abysmal enough for residents looking to ride into Manhattan, it’s actually about to get even more complicated. read more

Polish Police Arrest Huawei Executive On Suspicion Of Spying For China

A government spokesman identified the suspect as Weijing W.; media reports in Poland and China say he also is known as Stanislaw Wang, Huawei's sales director in Poland. In a coordinated arrest Tuesday, authorities also detained and charged a Polish citizen named Piotr D. who works for the telecom company Orange Polska. He is a former Internal Security Agency official, more.

Air travel fears mount as U.S. government shutdown drags on

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. airport security workers and air traffic controllers working without pay warned that security and safety could be compromised if a government shutdown continues beyond Friday, when some workers will miss their first paychecks.

Factbox: Impact on U.S. government widens on 18th day of shutdown

(Reuters) - A shutdown of about a quarter of the U.S. government reached its 18th day on Tuesday, with lawmakers and the White House divided over Republican President Donald Trump’s demand for money for a border wall ahead of his prime-time address to push the project.