2017年6月27日星期二

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‘He colluded or obstructed’: Trump turns Russia suspicions against Obama

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 07:30 AM PDT

'He colluded or obstructed': Trump turns Russia suspicions against ObamaContinuing a theme he has pushed lately, the president took issue with his predecessor's lack of response to Russian interference in the election.


White House tells ‘Obamacare victims’ that ‘help is on the way’ amid Senate push

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 03:43 PM PDT

White House tells 'Obamacare victims' that 'help is on the way' amid Senate pushOn Monday, Vice President Mike Pence held a "listening session" in his office with people who said they had negative experiences with Obamacare.


North Carolina man gets life in prison for plotting Islamic State attack

Posted: 27 Jun 2017 01:09 PM PDT

North Carolina man gets life in prison for plotting Islamic State attackJustin Sullivan, 21, of Morganton, was sentenced in federal court in Asheville on one count of attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries, the Justice Department said in a statement. Sullivan had pleaded guilty in November 2016, and the agreement with prosecutors called for the life sentence. Prosecutors said Sullivan conspired with Junaid Hussain, a British hacker who was an online recruiter of people to carry out attacks on behalf of the militant group Islamic State.


4 Dead, Liverless Sharks Wash Ashore in Weird Whodunit

Posted: 27 Jun 2017 06:15 AM PDT

4 Dead, Liverless Sharks Wash Ashore in Weird WhodunitOrca whales have claimed the life of another great white shark by eating its liver and leaving it for dead, making it the fourth such gristly death in less than two months. During a four-day period in early May, researchers reported finding the bodies of three great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) that had washed ashore along South Africa's Western Cape province. Now, a fourth dead, liverless shark has washed ashore, according to a post today (June 26) on the Marine Dynamics blog, a site hosted by a shark cage diving company.


Police: Girl's actions caused her to fall from NY park ride

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 02:08 PM PDT

Police: Girl's actions caused her to fall from NY park rideQUEENSBURY, N.Y. (AP) — A teenage girl's actions, not mechanical malfunctions, caused her to slip under a restraining bar on an amusement park gondola ride before falling into the arms of bystanders below, police said Monday.


Professor fired after saying Otto Warmbier was a 'clueless white male' who 'got what he deserved'

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 09:10 AM PDT

Professor fired after saying Otto Warmbier was a 'clueless white male' who 'got what he deserved'A US college professor who suggested Otto Warmbier "got exactly what he deserved" has lost her position at the University of Delaware. Professor Katherine Dettwyler recently posted a Facebook status about Mr Warmbier, the 22-year-old college student who died after being held in captivity by the North Korean government. Mr Warmbier visited North Korea with a tour group in January 2016, and was detained upon exit for allegedly stealing a government poster.


Israel strikes Hamas bases in Gaza after rocket: officials

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 07:13 PM PDT

Israel strikes Hamas bases in Gaza after rocket: officialsIsraeli airstrikes hit a series of targets in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip overnight, officials said, hours after a rocket from the Palestinian enclave landed in the Jewish state. Strikes were recorded in at least three locations in Gaza, Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses said, with Hamas bases struck near the southern city of Rafah and Gaza City, as well as open land southeast of Gaza City. The Palestinian health ministry said there were no immediate reports of injuries, but an AFP photographer in Gaza saw at least one man bleeding being taken for treatment from a house near the base.


Chelsea Manning celebrating Pride is giving us life

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 03:47 AM PDT

Chelsea Manning celebrating Pride is giving us lifeTens of thousands of people demonstrated at LGBTQ Pride marches worldwide Sunday.  At the New York City march, participants included Chelsea Manning, who was celebrating her first Pride since being released from prison as a free transgender woman.  SEE ALSO: Chelsea Manning Instagrammed her 'first steps of freedom' The ACLU, the American Civil Liberties Union, tweeted a photo of Manning looking stunning on a float with a rainbow-coloured heart.  Happy first Pride March, Chelsea Manning! #NYCPride2017 pic.twitter.com/nLfXV3KAKK — ACLU National (@ACLU) June 25, 2017 The tweet said: "Happy first Pride march, Chelsea Manning!" Manning later clarified it was not her first Pride march, just the first one since her release in May:  this was NOT my first pride march, just the first one since getting released ❤️ — Chelsea E. Manning (@xychelsea) June 25, 2017 She also posted a picture on Instagram from the march, saying: "Honored to represent the @aclu at this years @NYCPrideMarch lost my voice from screaming so much thank you": was honored to represent the ACLU at this years NYC Pride March <3 started to lose my voice from screaming so much <3 A post shared by Chelsea E. Manning (@xychelsea87) on Jun 25, 2017 at 11:59am PDT In the picture, Manning is sitting next to Gavin Grimm, a transgender high school student who sued his local school board for the right to access the boys restroom.  Since her release from military prison in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where she served seven years of her 35-year sentence for distributing troves of U.S. military documents to Wikileaks, Manning has been very active on Instagram.  People reacted to the ACLU tweet sending love and praise to her:  You go girl! Proud of you!  — ari avalanche (@pageofarcas) June 25, 2017 Spotted in the plaid is Chelsea Manning #NYCPride2017 pic.twitter.com/Tj5vjEiFep — Meghan McDonald (@meghanfmcdonald) June 25, 2017 just saw a picture of chelsea manning enjoying herself at a pride parade. i feel rejuvenated — Mayor Nicky Flowers (@yiffpolice) June 25, 2017 We made this for her. Yesterday in Mexico City's pride ️‍❤️ pic.twitter.com/HWuEb9Sdwh — Nat R Scott #JA4Me (@nat_riverascott) June 25, 2017 I'm happy about Pride but mainly because it means seeing picture of Chelsea Manning being happy at Pride. — ThirtyHelens (@30_Helens) June 26, 2017 WATCH: The guy who started the bathroom controversy may have a tough time getting re-elected


Man Held Teen Girl Captive For More Than a Year: Cops

Posted: 27 Jun 2017 06:07 AM PDT

Man Held Teen Girl Captive For More Than a Year: CopsMichael Wysolovski, 31, was arrested and charged with holding Hailey Burns captive after her parents received a tip from a woman in Romania.


Trump slams Obama, demands &#39;apology&#39; over Russia probe

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 09:58 AM PDT

Trump slams Obama, demands 'apology' over Russia probeUS President Donald Trump on Monday demanded an apology over the Russia investigation rocking his presidency, as he kept up a days-long attack on Barack Obama for his handling of intelligence about election meddling by Moscow. Trump's young administration has been consumed by allegations -- under investigation both by Congress and the FBI, and furiously denied by the Republican president -- that members of his campaign team colluded with a Russian effort to tip the electoral scales in his favor. The Washington Post's recent publication of a behind-the-scenes account of Obama's reportedly hesitant response to the Russian threat has triggered a stream of angry tweets and televised attacks from Trump on his predecessor.


Kentucky lawyer in $600 million fraud scheme flees U.S.: report

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 12:52 PM PDT

Kentucky lawyer in $600 million fraud scheme flees U.S.: reportA Kentucky lawyer who pleaded guilty to participating in a $600 million disability fraud scheme has fled to a country that does not have an extradition treaty with the United States, local media reported. Eric Christopher Conn, 56, used a fake passport to flee to a country he did not identify, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader, which said it exchanged emails with a person it identified as Conn. The paper said on Sunday that person answered correctly questions only Conn would know. Scott White, Conn's attorney, could not be reached by Reuters for comment, but he told the newspaper that he also received emails from that same address, from a person he believed to be Conn.


London apartment tower fire triggers emergency inspections, evacuations

Posted: 27 Jun 2017 07:36 AM PDT

London apartment tower fire triggers emergency inspections, evacuationsThe deaths of 79 people in a London apartment tower have triggered emergency inspections, evacuations and soul searching among British officials who failed to prevent the tragedy.


Subway digging uncovers &#39;Pompeii-like scene&#39; in Rome

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 10:18 AM PDT

Subway digging uncovers 'Pompeii-like scene' in RomeROME (AP) — Digging for Rome's new subway has unearthed the charred ruins of an early 3rd-century building and the 1,800-year-old skeleton of a crouching dog that apparently perished in the same blaze that collapsed the structure.


Seattle employers cut hours after latest minimum wage rise, study finds

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 03:07 PM PDT

Seattle employers cut hours after latest minimum wage rise, study findsLow-wage workers on average now clock 9 percent fewer hours and earn $125 less each month than before the Pacific Northwest city set one of the highest minimum wages in the nation, the University of Washington research paper said. Seattle, which has a booming economy and a strong technology sector, is midway through an initiative to increase its minimum wage for all employers to $15 an hour.


Hacking Group &apos;Anonymous&apos; Claims NASA Will Announce Alien Life Soon

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 01:32 PM PDT

Hacking Group 'Anonymous' Claims NASA Will Announce Alien Life Soon"According to experts, it is no longer a question of if there is life on other planets, but when we will find it."


Brave Dad Describes Moment He Caught Girl Who Fell Out of Ride: &apos;God Dropped an Angel&apos;

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 01:23 PM PDT

Brave Dad Describes Moment He Caught Girl Who Fell Out of Ride: 'God Dropped an Angel'Matthew Howard was clearly at the right place in the right time.


Pro-Isis hackers break into US government websites leaving chilling messages for Donald Trump

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 01:41 AM PDT

Pro-Isis hackers break into US government websites leaving chilling messages for Donald TrumpIsis supporting hackers broke into US government websites and issued chilling warnings to Donald Trump. It is just the latest pro-Isis attack to be launched on government pages by a group that apparently seek to disrupt organisations and deface their websites. "You will be held accountable Trump, you and all your people for every drop of blood flowing in Muslim countries," read one message, posted on Ohio governor and unsuccessful presidential candidate John Kasich's website.


Iraq forces combing west Mosul after surprise IS attack

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 02:32 AM PDT

Iraq forces combing west Mosul after surprise IS attackIraqi forces on Monday were searching neighbourhoods of west Mosul they retook weeks ago after a surprise jihadist attack on their rear that left several dead, officials said. The attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State group, sowed panic among residents who returned to live in the Tanak and Yarmuk neighbourhoods of west Mosul. A top commander in the Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS), which sent forces to fight the IS gunmen, said the attackers had infiltrated the area by blending in with returning displaced civilians.


Supreme Court rejects gun rights appeal

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 06:56 AM PDT

Supreme Court rejects gun rights appealWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is rejecting yet another call to decide whether Americans have a constitutional right to carry guns with them outside their homes.


This Ingenious Hack Frees Up So Much Space In Your Kitchen

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 10:17 AM PDT

This Ingenious Hack Frees Up So Much Space In Your KitchenWhy didn't we think of this sooner?


Latest huge Galaxy Note 8 leak points to troubling trend in 2017

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 04:45 AM PDT

Latest huge Galaxy Note 8 leak points to troubling trend in 2017

Late last week, a blogger with a very strong track record leaked a slew of details surrounding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 8. According to the report, Samsung's hotly anticipated new flagship phablet will feature killers specs highlighted by a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with the same 18.5:9 aspect ratio as the Galaxy S8, 6GB of RAM, Exynos 8895 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipsets depending on region, dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, a 3,300 mAh battery, and an updated S Pen stylus with new features. All of that sounds like terrific news, but there was one other detail offered in the report that isn't very good news: The Galaxy Note 8's price.

According to the report — which, again, comes from a source in a position to know — the Galaxy Note 8 will launch with a €999 price point in Europe. In other words, after taxes the Note 8 will retail for more than €1,000. In the United States, the leak suggests a likely price tag of "a little over $900," which would put the price of the Galaxy Note 8 at just under $1,000 after taxes.

Welcome to the era of the $1,000 smartphone.

Apple has been known as a trendsetter for decades, but the company appears to have started a troubling trend last year when it increased the price of each iPhone 7 Plus tier by $20. Samsung's Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus would be the next phones to launch with heftier than normal price tags, and multiple rumors have suggested that the upcoming iPhone 8 will cost around $1,000 when it's released later this year. Now, it appears as though the Galaxy Note 8 can be added to the growing list of current and flagship phones with monstrous price tags.

Pricing always increases for everything over time, so why is it so troubling that leading flagship phones are getting more expensive? Let's consider the two companies currently pushing up smartphone prices.

Apple is the most valuable company in the world, and it's also the most profitable consumer electronics company in history. That record-shattering profitability is thanks almost entirely to the company's iPhone lineup, which provides margins that are borderline obscene. Meanwhile, Samsung posted a net profit of $6.8 billion in the most recent quarter, and that was even before the company's new Galaxy S8 flagship phones were released. Do these companies really need to fleece customers even more than they're already being fleeced?

The problem, of course, is that the demand is there. Plenty of other smartphone makers are selling comparable phones at much lower prices, but not many people in tier 1 smartphone markets seem to care. In the US, for example, those insanely expensive smartphones are paid for in monthly installments so the price tags are far less daunting. Worst of all, sky-high sales numbers despite the recent price increases mean we can likely expect this troubling trend to continue for the foreseeable future.


SeaWorld under federal investigation over impact of the &apos;Blackfish&apos; documentary about orcas in captivity

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 04:18 AM PDT

SeaWorld under federal investigation over impact of the 'Blackfish' documentary about orcas in captivitySeaWorld is being investigated by two US federal agencies investigating disclosures and public statements by executives, including comments about the Blackfish documentary, which led to a public backlash against keeping orcas in enclosures. Shares in the Florida based company fell 33 per cent on a single day in August 2014 when the theme park operator blamed the scrutiny of its treatment of animals for reported earnings that missed analysts' estimates. Blackfish, which was released in 2013, led activists to claim SeaWorld was keeping the creatures in small tanks instead of pens at sea.


These Unbelievable Before And After Photos Prove That The Number On The Scale Means Nothing

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 10:18 AM PDT

These Unbelievable Before And After Photos Prove That The Number On The Scale Means NothingSometimes bigger really is better.


Image Is Closest Ever Of Massive Star In Orion

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 10:01 AM PDT

Image Is Closest Ever Of Massive Star In OrionWhat does Betelgeuse look like? Astronomers got the most detailed image ever of the star in the constellation Orion, and it could teach us about the evolution of stars and planets.


5 Ways J.K Rowling Considered Changing ‘Harry Potter’

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 10:14 AM PDT

5 Ways J.K Rowling Considered Changing 'Harry Potter'Celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by looking back on what could have been different.


Danica Patrick&apos;s &apos;Real Vs. Produced&apos; Photos Of Her Abs Show How Deceptive A Pic Can Be

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 10:18 AM PDT

Danica Patrick's 'Real Vs. Produced' Photos Of Her Abs Show How Deceptive A Pic Can BeThe secret to a flat stomach goes way beyond crunches.


Someone put Drake in a movie because his &apos;Get Out&apos; Steph Curry parody is absolutely perfect

Posted: 27 Jun 2017 09:38 AM PDT

Someone put Drake in a movie because his 'Get Out' Steph Curry parody is absolutely perfectIn addition to the new songs Drake's been churning out, the Canadian rapper took some time to host the NBA Awards. During his hosting gig, he flexed his acting chops with hilarious skits—one that poked fun of everyone's favorite point guard.  Drake mocked Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry's home-loving lifestyle with a Get Out parody, using themes from the critically acclaimed horror film to explain for why he's never out partying with the rest of the team.   SEE ALSO: Kevin Durant and Steph Curry's moms adorably celebrated their sons' Game 3 win together Kylie Bunbury from Pitch and Lil Rel of Get Out fame join Drake to poke fun at Ayesha Curry and Draymond Green, respectively. In this hilarious skit, 'Green' tries to persuade 'Steph' to celebrate his win with the Warriors, while 'Ayesha' has other plans (that involves tea and "the sunken place").  Drake is close friends with the Curry's so despite this perfect dig, it's safe to say his dinner invites are probably still intact.  WATCH: IKEA's new adult coloring sheets are actually foolproof recipe posters for aspiring cooks


What Khloé Kardashian Eats To Get A Flat Stomach

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 10:17 AM PDT

What Khloé Kardashian Eats To Get A Flat StomachBonus, you can find them all at literally any grocery store.


&apos;90 Day Fiancé&apos; Star Anfisa Arkhipchenko Instagrams &apos;Truth&apos;

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 06:56 AM PDT

'90 Day Fiancé' Star Anfisa Arkhipchenko Instagrams 'Truth'"The show doesn't help with anything related to immigration," she explained.


White House warns American people about another possible Syria attack

Posted: 27 Jun 2017 08:06 AM PDT

White House warns American people about another possible Syria attackLate Monday night, the White House issued a statement announcing that Syrian President Bashar Assad may be preparing to launch another chemical attack. "If, however, Mr. Assad conducts another mass murder attack using chemical weapons, he and his military will pay a heavy price," press secretary Sean Spicer said in the statement.


Column: Dale Jr. farewell tour begins, but it isn&#39;t goodbye

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 02:56 PM PDT

Column: Dale Jr. farewell tour begins, but it isn't goodbyeSONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. had just completed a satisfying sixth-place finish at Sonoma Raceway when he was stopped by the Fox Sports cameras in what might have been his final post-race interview with the network.


DeMario Jackson Claims Corinne Olympios Is The Aggressor In Sex Scandal

Posted: 27 Jun 2017 02:03 AM PDT

DeMario Jackson Claims Corinne Olympios Is The Aggressor In Sex ScandalDeMario Jackson shared the details of the sex scandal involving him and Corinne Olympios in "Bachelor in Paradise."


U.S.-backed fighters advance in Raqqa, Syria

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 05:00 AM PDT

U.S.-backed fighters advance in Raqqa, SyriaIslamic State group jihadists wage fierce battles in their Syrian stronghold Raqqa in a bid to repel US-backed fighters advancing towards the walls of the Old City.


Bolt curious about who will replace him as fastest man

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 09:41 AM PDT

Bolt curious about who will replace him as fastest manOSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) — Usain Bolt is curious as to who will replace him as the world's fastest man.


Ball Family Creates More Controversy On ‘Monday Night Raw’

Posted: 27 Jun 2017 06:49 AM PDT

Ball Family Creates More Controversy On 'Monday Night Raw'LaVar Ball, Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball were all on the latest edition of WWE's "Monday Night Raw."


Who Is Mackenzie Standifer, Ryan Edwards’ Wife?

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 01:47 PM PDT

Who Is Mackenzie Standifer, Ryan Edwards' Wife?Their wedding was slated to air on MTV.


Pacquiao&apos;s Thoughts On Outcome Of Mayweather vs. McGregor

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 12:11 PM PDT

Pacquiao's Thoughts On Outcome Of Mayweather vs. McGregorBoxer Manny Pacquiao weighs in on who will win the Mayweather vs. McGregor bout.


‘RHOA’ Star Kandi Burruss Teases Her Return

Posted: 27 Jun 2017 08:57 AM PDT

'RHOA' Star Kandi Burruss Teases Her ReturnKandi Burruss teases what's to come when "Real Housewives of Atlanta" returns for Season 10.


Instagram Reacts To Carmelo Anthony&apos;s Post About La La

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 05:36 PM PDT

Instagram Reacts To Carmelo Anthony's Post About La LaKnicks player Carmelo Anthony took to social media to show admiration for estranged wife La La.


Which Marvel Actors Are Leaving After ‘Avengers: Infinity War’?

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 01:46 PM PDT

Which Marvel Actors Are Leaving After 'Avengers: Infinity War'?Kevin Feige confirmed that "Avengers: Infinity War" will be the final outing for certain superheroes.


NBA Announces MVP And Other Awards At Inaugural Awards Show

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 07:01 AM PDT

NBA Announces MVP And Other Awards At Inaugural Awards ShowWestbrook, Leonard or Harden?


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