WATCH LIVE: Senate gavels in as Congress speeds toward shutdown deadline
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Charlie Hunnam visits the grave of Ed Gein
At the premiere of “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” Charlie Hunnam revealed he took an unusual approach to shedding the title role – he visited the grave of serial killer Gein. #charliehunnam #netflix #monsterContinue Reading
Seizing a 21st Century Cognitive Advantage.
OPINION — In 1943, a body washed up on a beach in Huelva, Spain. It was the body of a Royal Marine officer, Major William Martin. Martin was carrying papers, cuffed to his wrist in a briefcase, suggesting that the Allies would invade Greece and Sardinia, not Sicily. Spain wasContinue Reading
Deadly earthquake hits Philippines: What we know so far
Local authorities say nearly 70 people have been killed and hospitals in the Cebu province are overwhelmed., A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the central Philippines late on Tuesday night, killing at least 69 people and injuring more than 140, according to local authorities. Here is more about what happened andContinue Reading
‘Congress members get paid, janitors don’t’ in US shutdown: Fact check
US podcast host and former presidential assistant Dan Koh made this claim – but is it true?, Many federal government employees will forgo paychecks after the United States government shut down. But that won’t be the case for lawmakers, a liberal podcaster said. “If the government shuts down, members ofContinue Reading
Total blackout leaves Afghans cut off as Taliban denies nationwide internet ban
The Taliban has denied imposing a nationwide internet ban, claiming instead that the blackout consuming Afghanistan was due to old fiber optic cables that were now being replaced., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
The Government Shutdown Will Be Devastating for the D.C. Region
A government shutdown may worsen conditions for the already struggling economy of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, hammering a region that has been affected by dramatic federal job losses under the The Traitor administration.With congressional leaders unable to reach an agreement on federal funding levels and health care policy changes…Continue Reading
US government shuts down after Senate fails to pass last-ditch funding plan | BBC News
The US government has shut down for the first time in six years after senators failed to pass a last-minute funding bill. This would now likely leave hundreds of thousands of workers on unpaid leave and halting many government programs and services. Both Democrats and Republicans are laying blame onContinue Reading
Slovenian climber completes world’s first ascent on wings of glider in mid-flight
Slovenian climber Domen Škofic achieved a world first in Austria’s Aigen im Ennstal after scaling the wings of a Red Bull Blanix glider in mid-flight.Continue Reading
Activists claim Israeli vessel approached and disrupted Gaza flotilla
The activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla said an unidentified vessel they claim was Israeli intimidated their fleet of boats and disabled communication on some in the early hours of Wednesday, as the group continues to inch closer to Gaza shores.Continue Reading
Underdog Story: How Airbus Became Part Of The Planemaking Duopoly
Throughout much of the 20th century, the commercial aviation market was dominated by American manufacturers. This includes major manufacturers, such as Douglas Aircraft Company, Lockheed, and, of course, Boeing. With few challengers, Boeing was able to maintain dominance throughout the industry for much of the century, including well into theContinue Reading
Allegiant Air & Frontier Airlines CEOs Testify At Senate Competition Hearing
The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Allegiant Air (NYSE: ALGT) and Frontier Airlines (NYSE: ULCC) are set to testify before a Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee on Tuesday. The hearing will include an extensive discussion of competition within the airline industry, according to reports from congressional aides. The primary situation atContinue Reading
Virginia Could Show How to Manage Data Center Growth. So Far, It’s a Case Study in Stalling Legislation
The state with the most data centers is struggling to enact laws to protect electric customers and limit the energy and environmental impacts of their explosive growth. By Deep Vakil, Charles Paullin RICHMOND, Va.—You might think the state that is the undisputed epicenter of global internet traffic has a legContinue Reading