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• White House warns Syria may be readying chemical attack
• Hillary Clinton: Reading ‘Harry Potter’ builds compassion for immigrants, refugees
• New security measures (and massive lines) announced for all flights to the US
• California man isn't asked, doesn't say where missing son is
• Colorado Mother Says Infant Son Overheated Aboard Delayed United Flight
• China's verdant 'forest city' will fight pollution with a million plants
• Obama on temple sojourn during Indonesia holiday
• Owner of Giant 20-Pound Lobster 'Beyond Ticked Off' Over TSA's Handling of Crustacean
• Community buy Texas man car after finding him walking 3 miles to and from work in 32 degree heat
• Reporter unloads on deputy press secretary at White House briefing: ‘What you just did is inflammatory!’
• Iraqi forces seize more ground in Mosul from Islamic State, PM sees victory soon
• Chicago charges show challenge of police code of silence
• Protesters across the country oppose GOP's health care plan
• How To Protect Yourself Against Petya Ransomware
• 15 Still Missing After Tourist Boat Sinks in Colombia
• Woman's Body Found In Walmart Bathroom 3 Days After She Went Inside
• Experts say Petya ransomware is just a ‘test’ for something much worse
• EU extends Russia economic sanctions
• Trump promotes faulty White House math on health care
• U.S. worries Russia could step up North Korea support to fill China void
• 7 couples from same town charged with public benefits fraud
• Kentucky to allow public schools to teach from the Bible
• HMS Queen Elizabeth Still Uses Windows XP
• Pope tells new cardinals: be humble, help poor, fight injustice
• Man with Super Smiley Mugshot Allegedly Threatened to Kill Lawmaker on Facebook: Cops
• New video shows off every angle of the rumored iPhone 8 design
• Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong detained by police 
• Can Democratic pediatrician Mai-Khanh Tran unseat one of the most powerful House Republicans in 2018?
• Are Whales Methodically Killing South Africa’s Great White Sharks?
• 11 Wicked-Good Halloween Punches
• White House clashes with journalists over 'inflammatory' accusations of 'fake news'
• North Korea calls for execution of ex-South Korea leader over 'assassination' plot
• FBI locates car related to missing Chinese scholar case
• These $80 wireless headphones are just as good as $300 Beats
• Thank Putin, Not Trump, For NATO’s New Defense Spending Boost
• The Queen is getting a massive pay rise and Twitter isn't impressed
• The 10 Best National Parks in the USA
• Chinese Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo Gets Parole After Cancer Diagnosis
• Heart-Pounding River Rescue Caught on Video as Swimmer Clings to Rock Above Waterfall
• 15 Signs Divorce Isn't in Your Cards, According to Divorce Lawyers
• Family sues over fatal police shooting of Louisiana black man
• The Latest: Syrian fire hits Golan during Netanyahu visit
• German audience cheers as US commerce secretary speech is cut off
• It’s not just you: CNN, New York Times, Reddit, and other sites are all down
• Greenland ice sheet meltoff quickens sea levels rise: study
• The U.S. Air Force Just Had an Awful Week

White House warns Syria may be readying chemical attack Posted: 26 Jun 2017 07:16 PM PDT The White House warned strongman Bashar Assad that his regime would pay heavily for the slaughter of civilians.

Hillary Clinton: Reading ‘Harry Potter’ builds compassion for immigrants, refugees Posted: 27 Jun 2017 10:12 AM PDT Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton cited a study that found reading "Harry Potter" helped to build compassion for marginalized groups in children.

New security measures (and massive lines) announced for all flights to the US Posted: 28 Jun 2017 01:26 PM PDT 180 airlines flying over 300,000 people a day into the US will have to comply with new "enhanced security measures" for electronic devices, the Department for Homeland Security announced on Wednesday. The new security measures, which have not been described in detail, will need to be implemented at speed by the airlines. Passengers flying on any airline that does not implement the new security measures will not be able to bring anything bigger than a cellphone under the new regulations. The new measures seem to be the ultimate evolution of a laptop ban that the US announced back in March, which affected passengers on most airlines flying from the Middle East. The new security measures will affect carry-on and checked luggage, the DHS confirmed, but should now allow those airlines affected by the laptop ban to allow passengers to carry laptops on once again, provided the new security measures are implemented. Those security measures have not been specified, but the DHS says that it will be a mixture of visible and behind-the-scenes changes. Among the changes is likely to be deeper scrutiny of individual passengers, as well as more detailed searches of electronic devices. The DHS said that passengers "may want to prepare for a bit more extensive screening process," although an official added that "intensive doesn't always mean slower." Logical additional screening methods could include routine swabs of electronic devices to look for explosive residue -- something that's already done on a case-by-case basis -- as well as requiring passengers in some cases to power up laptops and demonstrate that they're working. According to reporting from multiple news outlets, Israeli intelligence idenitified an ISIS plot to use a laptop bomb to attack an airliner several months ago. That intelligence was behind the laptop ban in March. The source of that intelligence is also reported to have been leaked to Russia by President Trump during a White House meeting.

California man isn't asked, doesn't say where missing son is Posted: 27 Jun 2017 11:27 AM PDT LAS VEGAS (AP) — A California father told a judge on Tuesday that he wasn't hiding from authorities when he was arrested in Las Vegas, and will not fight his transfer in custody to Los Angeles to face a murder charge in the disappearance of his 5-year-old son.

Colorado Mother Says Infant Son Overheated Aboard Delayed United Flight Posted: 28 Jun 2017 01:03 AM PDT The alleged incident happened on Texas-bound plane from Denver International Airport on June 22.

China's verdant 'forest city' will fight pollution with a million plants Posted: 27 Jun 2017 01:17 PM PDT If tree-covered skyscrapers act like enormous air filters, this cluster of buildings will be a clean air oasis. China has broken ground on a "forest city" in the southern city of Liuzhou. The development, which will span two-thirds of a mile along the Liujiang River, involves blanketing offices, apartments, hotels, and schools with more than a million plants and about 40,000 trees. SEE ALSO: How drones are helping to plant trees The verdant towers will help soak up urban air pollution, produce clean oxygen, and boost local biodiversity. The greenery also provides shade on sunny days and acts as an insulating blanket during winter, allowing tenants to use less heating and electricity. Liuzhou Forest City will span 175 hectares, or 0.67 miles, along the Liujiang River.Image: stefano boeri architettiIf the concept sounds familiar, that's because these buildings are the work of Stefano Boeri Architetti, the same architecture firm behind the two "vertical forest" buildings planned for Nanjing in eastern China.  Liuzhou city officials commissioned the Italian company to build the development, which will host about 30,000 people and be connected to the main Liuzhou city — population 3.8 million — via a fast-rail line used by electric cars. The forest city, now under construction, is expected to be completed by 2020, the Milan-based architects confirmed by email. 'Vertical forest' buildings in the Liuzhou development.Image: stefano boeri architettiThe development is a flashy but tiny effort to combat the dangerous smog and toxic air pollution that's choking China's industrialized cities. It comes as China is building more wind and solar power than any country in the world to slash emissions from coal plants, factories, and vehicles, and to combat climate change. Stefano Boeri's firm, which recently completed two verdant towers in Milan, is planning to expand into other smoggy cities, including China's Shijiazhuang, Guizhou, Shanghai, and Chongqing. In the Liuzhou Forest City, buildings, parks, and gardens will absorb almost 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide and 57 tons of fine dust pollutants per year, while producing about 900 tons of oxygen, the architects said in a press release.  By comparison, the two green towers in Nanjing will absorb 25 tons of carbon dioxide and produce 0.06 tons of oxygen.  An electric railway will link the 'forest city' to the main Liuzhou city.Image: stefano boeri architettiBeyond sucking up toxic air, the urban greenery is also expected to stifle noise pollution and support biodiversity by providing a habitat for the local birds, insects, and small animals that inhabit Liuzhou. The project will include residential areas, commercial and recreational spaces, plus two schools and a hospital. Along with plants, the buildings will also feature rooftop solar panels to produce clean electricity and use geothermal energy systems for interior air-conditioning. Stefano Boeri Architetti said the Liuzhou Forest City represents its broader effort to design a "new generation" of architecture and urban environments to address climate change. WATCH: China's big, beautiful, green 'vertical forests' will suck up toxic smog

Obama on temple sojourn during Indonesia holiday Posted: 28 Jun 2017 09:00 AM PDT Barack Obama took his wife and daughters to the ancient Borobudur temple on Java on Wednesday on a family vacation to Indonesia, where the former US president spent part of his childhood. The Obamas arrived in the city of Yogyakarta in central Java and headed straight to explore the Borobudur, an ancient Buddhist temple built in the 8th and 9th centuries. "Obama is fascinated by Borobudur, and he remembers that he has seen this temple when he was a child," said Edy Setijono, head of the temple management complex, who accompanied the family at the site.

Owner of Giant 20-Pound Lobster 'Beyond Ticked Off' Over TSA's Handling of Crustacean Posted: 28 Jun 2017 01:19 PM PDT Chris Stracuzza was unnerved as he saw images of the huge lobster on social media.

Community buy Texas man car after finding him walking 3 miles to and from work in 32 degree heat Posted: 28 Jun 2017 09:22 AM PDT A man who was forced to walk miles to work in sweltering heat, has been bought a car by members of his local community. Justin Korva regularly braved temperatures of 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) to get to his job at Taco Casa in Rockwell, Texas. The 20-year-old was picked up on his three-mile trek one morning by Andy Mitchell, who posted a picture of pair on Facebook next to a message explaining his journey.

Reporter unloads on deputy press secretary at White House briefing: ‘What you just did is inflammatory!’ Posted: 27 Jun 2017 01:53 PM PDT President Trump's ongoing battle with the media boiled over during the White House press briefing on Tuesday when a reporter tore into Sarah Huckabee Sanders for complaining about the "constant barrage of fake news."

Iraqi forces seize more ground in Mosul from Islamic State, PM sees victory soon Posted: 27 Jun 2017 09:32 AM PDT By Stephen Kalin MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi forces on Tuesday pushed towards the river side of Mosul's Old City, their key target in the eight-month campaign to capture Islamic State's de-facto capital, and Iraq's prime minister predicted victory very soon. Iraqi forces, battling up to 350 militants dug in among civilians in the Old City, said federal police had dislodged IS insurgents from the Ziwani mosque and were only a few days away from ousting militants completely from the Old City.

Chicago charges show challenge of police code of silence Posted: 28 Jun 2017 02:02 PM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — Since late 2015, the public has known that police who witnessed the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald described a scene starkly different than the one that later emerged on video of a white officer pumping 16 bullets into the black teenager.

Protesters across the country oppose GOP's health care plan Posted: 28 Jun 2017 06:33 AM PDT On Tuesday in Pittsburg, Kan., disability rights activists protested against the Senate Republican health care bill that would slash Medicaid funding and roll back Obama's expansion of the program. They protested in Salt Lake City and in Colorado. It was just one small example of the grassroots effort to target Republican senators in their states that's become a feature of the political world under Trump.

How To Protect Yourself Against Petya Ransomware Posted: 27 Jun 2017 03:45 PM PDT A ransomware attack known as Petya has hit computer systems around the world. Here's how to protect yourself from the attack.

15 Still Missing After Tourist Boat Sinks in Colombia Posted: 27 Jun 2017 10:57 AM PDT The latest on the tourist boat packed with more than 150 passengers that capsized, leaving at least six people dead.

Woman's Body Found In Walmart Bathroom 3 Days After She Went Inside Posted: 28 Jun 2017 05:49 AM PDT The woman was identified as 29-year-old Katherine Caraway.

Experts say Petya ransomware is just a ‘test’ for something much worse Posted: 28 Jun 2017 08:08 AM PDT A new ransomware attack, modeled after the recent WannaCry exploit, has hit thousands of organizations and users worldwide. But according to a handful of security experts, it's only the tip of the iceberg. The ransomware attack, which encrypts users' files and demands a ransom to unlock them, could just be a test attack, or cover for more malicious damage being done by the virus. ""I'm willing to say with at least moderate confidence that this was a deliberate, malicious, destructive attack or perhaps a test disguised as ransomware. The best way to put it is that Petya's payment infrastructure is a fecal theater," security researcher Nicholas Weaver told KrebsOnSecurity. His sentiments were echoed by "the grugq," an anonymous security researcher who blogs about security issues. He highlights the same thing as Weaver, namely that the payment infrastructure for the virus is poorly designed. Normally, ransomware viruses demand payment in Bitcoin to a Bitcoin account that is unique to every victim. That makes it harder to track the Bitcoin, or for researchers to work out the identity of the attackers. Communication is normally done through the obfuscated Tor protocol, which relies on a distributed web of servers and is impossible for one organization to shut down. In this instance, however, the attackers had one single email address listed for communication. It was quickly shut down by Posteo, the German ISP responsible for the email account. That means that victims will not be able to communicate with the attackers to organize payment or receive decryption codes, effectively meaning any encrypted files will be lost forever, if backups aren't available. "If this well engineered and highly crafted worm was meant to generate revenue, this payment pipeline was possibly the worst of all options (short of "send a personal cheque to: Petya Payments, PO Box …")," the grugq explains. It's suspicious that such a well-designed piece of ransomware would have such a bad payment system -- unless, of course, the aim was never to make money. "This is definitely not designed to make money. This is designed to spread fast and cause damage, with a plausibly deniable cover of "ransomware.", the grugq continues. Weaver confirmed this to Krebs, saying that Petya "appears to have been well engineered to be destructive while masquerading as a ransomware strain." Attributing blame for cyberattacks is always difficult, but the high concentration of Ukranian victims -- the attack was originally distributed through Ukranian tax software MeDoc -- raises questions about potential Russian involvement.

EU extends Russia economic sanctions Posted: 28 Jun 2017 04:11 AM PDT The European Union on Wednesday formally rolled over damaging economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, saying Moscow had failed to live up to its Ukraine ceasefire commitments. EU leaders endorsed the move last week, charging that Russia had not halted its support for pro-Moscow rebels in eastern Ukraine nor put pressure on them to respect a ceasefire brokered by France and Germany which was meant to help end a deadly conflict dating back to early 2014. The European Council, which groups the EU's 28 member states, said the decision followed a summit briefing on the situation by French and German leaders Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel.

Trump promotes faulty White House math on health care Posted: 27 Jun 2017 06:23 AM PDT In addition to the elementary math error, the president's tweets attacked CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, the Washington Post and the New York Times as "fake news."

U.S. worries Russia could step up North Korea support to fill China void Posted: 27 Jun 2017 10:04 AM PDT By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - As the United States pressures China to enforce United Nations sanctions on its ally North Korea, Washington is concerned that Russia could provide support to Pyongyang and fill any vacuum left by Beijing, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Tuesday. "I'm concerned that Russia may backfill North Korea," Haley told U.S. lawmakers in Washington.

7 couples from same town charged with public benefits fraud Posted: 28 Jun 2017 12:10 PM PDT LAKEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Seven married couples from the same New Jersey shore town, including a rabbi and his wife, now face charges that they misrepresented their income to get a combined $2 million in public welfare benefits they weren't entitled to.

Kentucky to allow public schools to teach from the Bible Posted: 28 Jun 2017 11:07 AM PDT Kentucky has signed a law allowing public, state-funded schools to teach courses on the Bible. Governor Matt Bevin participated in the bill signing ceremony in the state capitol building which opened with a Christian prayer. State Representative DJ Johnson said the Bible "really did set the foundation that our founding fathers used to develop documents like the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights," local news station WDRB-TV reported.

HMS Queen Elizabeth Still Uses Windows XP Posted: 27 Jun 2017 04:21 AM PDT Instead of an updated operating system, the HMS Queen Elizabeth has opted for a group of cyber specialists on board to ward off virtual attacks.

Pope tells new cardinals: be humble, help poor, fight injustice Posted: 28 Jun 2017 09:16 AM PDT By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis elevated five senior clerics from outside Italy and the Vatican to the top rank of cardinal on Wednesday, urging them to be humble and not forget refugees and victims of war, terrorism and injustice. Appointing new cardinals is one of the most significant powers of the papacy, allowing a pontiff to put his stamp on the future of the 1.2 billion-member Church. Cardinals are the pope's closest advisers in the Vatican and around the world and those under 80 years old are known as "cardinal-electors" because they can choose his successor.

Man with Super Smiley Mugshot Allegedly Threatened to Kill Lawmaker on Facebook: Cops Posted: 28 Jun 2017 08:58 AM PDT Cops say Steve St. Felix threatened Republican State Rep. Jose Felix Diaz.

New video shows off every angle of the rumored iPhone 8 design Posted: 28 Jun 2017 01:50 PM PDT We've spent a majority of 2017 poring over dozens and dozens of iPhone 8 leaks. Some have looked surprisingly legitimate while others have been blatant fakes, but something interesting has happened over the past several weeks -- a unified vision of the iPhone 8 has begun to take shape. Unsurprisingly, not all of the leaks line up with one another, but enough do that we've been able to form a relatively complete picture in our heads of what the flagship device will look like. This week, Steve Hemmerstoffer teamed up with Tiger Mobiles to bring that vision to life. What you're about to watch is a hands-on video with the "iPhone 8" -- or at least what we expect the iPhone 8 to look like based on all of the recent leaks and rumors. As the creators of the model explain in the video description, the phone you see below "is manufactured via CNC process. It is based upon 3D CAD sourced directly from the factory in charge of building the new iPhone." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW1gx086ZxU The rumored design and all of the supposed features of the iPhone 8 are represented on the model in the video, from the vertical dual camera setup to the bezel-less display to the weird camera and sensor arrangement of the front of the phone. The power button has also grown by at least a few millimeters, but the volume buttons and the Ring/Silent side switch appear to be mostly unchanged. There's really nothing new here, but providing the leaked dimensions and specifications that keep popping up are correct, this could be our closest look at the iPhone 8 until Tim Cook brings it out on stage later this year. Or until someone accidentally leaves a unit in an airplane.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong detained by police  Posted: 28 Jun 2017 06:43 AM PDT Hong Kong student pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong was detained by police on Wednesday after an anti-China protest ahead of a visit by President Xi Jinping. Wong was among around 30 protesters who had staged a three-hour sit-in at a harbourfront statue and were led away into police vans. Xi's visit this week marks 20 years since Hong Kong was handed back to China by Britain and comes at a time when fears are growing that Beijing is tightening its grip on the semi-autonomous city.

Can Democratic pediatrician Mai-Khanh Tran unseat one of the most powerful House Republicans in 2018? Posted: 28 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT In many ways, Dr. Mai-Khanh Tran isn't all that different from millions of other Democrats who have been dismayed or depressed or indignant since Donald Trump was elected president. On election night, Tran watched in shock as the returns rolled in. The next morning, she wept at work — Tran is a pediatrician — with her colleagues.

Are Whales Methodically Killing South Africa’s Great White Sharks? Posted: 27 Jun 2017 08:37 AM PDT The great white sharks were found dead, their livers removed as if by a surgeon. Some were missing testicles and a heart.

11 Wicked-Good Halloween Punches Posted: 28 Jun 2017 12:23 PM PDT

White House clashes with journalists over 'inflammatory' accusations of 'fake news' Posted: 27 Jun 2017 02:08 PM PDT The White House press office and reporters tasked with covering the President have once again broken out in heated arguments and shouting during the daily press briefing. Early during questioning, White House Deputy Press Secretary was asked by a Brietbart News reporter about tweets from the President overnight calling out a CNN report that had to be retracted following concerns that it had not gone through regular editorial processes. Ms Huckabee Sanders continued to accuse the news media of forgoing coverage of other issues the White House is involved in — in particular, recent efforts to introduce more robotics care options into the Department of Veteran Affairs treatment arsenal, as well has healthcare repeal efforts — saying that reporters have instead placed an outsized focus on the Russia probe into potential collusion between Donald Trump campaign officials and the Russian government.

North Korea calls for execution of ex-South Korea leader over 'assassination' plot Posted: 28 Jun 2017 12:42 PM PDT North Korea calls for execution of ex-South Korea leader over 'assassination' plot.

FBI locates car related to missing Chinese scholar case Posted: 27 Jun 2017 04:49 PM PDT CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The FBI has located the car that a missing Chinese scholar studying at the University of Illinois was last seen getting into earlier this month, the FBI said Tuesday.

These $80 wireless headphones are just as good as $300 Beats Posted: 27 Jun 2017 09:38 AM PDT $300 Beats wireless over-ear headphones are a fantastic option if you've got plenty of expendable income. For those of us who want the same build quality and sound quality without spending so much money, we've got just the thing. The Ghostek soDrop 2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones are a bargain at their normal price of $100, offering aptX Bluetooth 4.0 Technology, great battery life and crystal clear HD sound. Right now they're on sale on Amazon though, which means you can get them for just $80. These headphones have been a huge hit with our readers in the past, so definitely check them out if you didn't already grab a pair the last time they were on sale. Here are some key details from the product page: HD Crystal Clear Sound, Let the Beat Drop Full Volume Blast with These Bass Sensitive Headphones from Ghostek® These Headphones Feature Bi-Directional Noise Reduction Technology So That You Can Listen to CD Quality Sound The soDrop 2's Feature aptX® Bluetooth 4.0 Technology That Provide Rich Sound for Any Type of Music. High Quality Soft Leather & Brushed Aluminum Metal Accent the soDrop 2 You Can Connect the soDrop 2'sTo Virtually Any Bluetooth Enabled Device from a Distance Of 30-Feet A Microphone In The Ear Cup Let's You Take Calls Without Having to Remove The Headphones & For The Really Long Trips, Ghostek® Includes a Detachable Male to Male 3.5MM Audio Line Cable. You Can Wear These Headphones for Hours Without Your Ears Feeling Tired

Thank Putin, Not Trump, For NATO’s New Defense Spending Boost Posted: 28 Jun 2017 09:37 AM PDT NATO allies plan to increase defense spending this year, but Trump can't take full credit.

The Queen is getting a massive pay rise and Twitter isn't impressed Posted: 27 Jun 2017 02:39 AM PDT At 91, the Queen might be well beyond her pension age, but that hasn't stopped her from getting a massive pay rise.  SEE ALSO: Baby survives Grenfell, or not: Facebook's fake news problem continues apace A record-breaking performance by the Crown Estate, which owns residential properties, commercial offices, businesses, and land across Britain, means the Queen will get an 8% increase in income from public funds.  The Sovereign Grant, which funds the monarch's household, official travel, and upkeep of palaces, will increase from £76 million ($97 million) in 2017-18 to £82.2 million ($104.9 million) next April.  Not bad, huh? It's a £6 million pay rise.  Now, before the French revolutionary in you starts ranting about royal privilege and taxpayers' money, it has to be reiterated that the Queen's funding is based on the profits of the Crown Estate, whose profits rose by £24 million to reach a new high of £328.8 million.  Sir Alan Reid, whose title is "Keeper of the Privy Purse," defended the Queen, claiming she represents "excellent value for money."  "When you look at these accounts, the bottom line is the Sovereign Grant last year equated to 65p per person, per annum, in the United Kingdom. That's the price of a first class stamp," he said.  Also, Queen's pay rise will take place as refurbishment is taking place at Buckingham Palace, costing £369 million. However, people on Twitter weren't happy, to say the least, about the new funding, linking it to the Grenfell Tower fire: Glad we can find more taxpayer money to fix up Buckingham Palace while hundreds of tower blocks are dangerous. Priorities, hey? — Mic Wright  (@brokenbottleboy) June 27, 2017 It would appear Austerity is only for poor peopleQueen to receive £6m pay increase from public funds - https://t.co/IY8ZGRlTxt — codfather (@codfather) June 27, 2017 The Queen is getting a £6m pay rise LOL beginning to see a theme here with the Conservatives' spending priorities #MagicMoneyTree — Political Hipster (@escofree) June 27, 2017 So the Queen is getting a payrise to £82mil per tax year - to help pay for refurbishments to Buckingham Palace.....  pic.twitter.com/Uvs6IJqa78 — Barcho  (@LouisMarch) June 27, 2017 Queen gets £82m pay rise to pay for Buckingham Palace works but we need to cut benefits for the poor to save money 樂https://t.co/gsLXFzSuUV — Parveen Agnihotri (@Parveen_Comms) June 27, 2017 If the government wants to save money on the Buckingham Palace refurb, there are some very good deals to be had these days on cladding — Aunt Olive (@HelpfulOlive) June 27, 2017 WATCH: How 'The Walking Dead' show left the original comic behind

The 10 Best National Parks in the USA Posted: 27 Jun 2017 06:00 AM PDT Explore the great outdoors at one of America's can't-miss national parks. If you're dreaming of an outdoor vacation filled with gushing geysers, animal encounters, towering rock formations and more, odds are you'll enjoy exploring a national park. Considering factors like the uniqueness of sights, historical significance and park accessibility, we determined which of the country's 59 national parks qualify as the Best National Parks in the USA.

Chinese Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo Gets Parole After Cancer Diagnosis Posted: 27 Jun 2017 03:52 AM PDT Chinese Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, who was imprisoned in 2008, has been released on parole and transferred to a hospital after being diagnosed with late-stage liver cancer.

Heart-Pounding River Rescue Caught on Video as Swimmer Clings to Rock Above Waterfall Posted: 27 Jun 2017 10:31 AM PDT Kalani Tuiono is lucky to be alive.

15 Signs Divorce Isn't in Your Cards, According to Divorce Lawyers Posted: 27 Jun 2017 10:38 AM PDT

Family sues over fatal police shooting of Louisiana black man Posted: 27 Jun 2017 02:10 PM PDT The family of a black man killed last year by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and police on Tuesday, alleging a history of excessive-force incidents and racism toward African-Americans. The death of Alton Sterling, 37, was among a series of racially charged police killings that inflamed a national debate over treatment of minorities by law enforcement. The lawsuit, filed in state court on behalf of Sterling's five children, seeks unspecified damages from the city, Police Chief Carl Dabadie Jr. and his department, and the two officers involved in the shooting, among others.

The Latest: Syrian fire hits Golan during Netanyahu visit Posted: 28 Jun 2017 01:38 PM PDT ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local):

German audience cheers as US commerce secretary speech is cut off Posted: 28 Jun 2017 09:07 AM PDT Wilbur Ross was addressing the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) political party conference in Berlin via video when his feed abruptly ended after 20 minutes due to time constraints. The crowd laughed and cheered at the organiser's decision to cut him off as they waited for German Chancellor Angela Merkel, sitting on stage in front of the video screen, to speak. "[He] had promised us a 10-minute statement," said Werner Bahlsen of the CDU, adding that Mr Ross spoke "a bit slowly," according to Bloomberg.

It’s not just you: CNN, New York Times, Reddit, and other sites are all down Posted: 28 Jun 2017 07:20 AM PDT A strange outage has struck a number of extremely popular websites this morning, bringing The New York Times, CNN, Reddit, Pinterest, Etsy, and Amazon to their knees in many areas of the country. The downtime is slamming the coasts particularly hard, with huge numbers of reports coming in from both the East Coast as well as Southern California. The issue appears to be linked to the cloud hosting service Fastly, which supports the backends of all these major web destinations, and has been dealing with a "global event." The error manifests itself in failed page loads and a number of different errors ranging from "Maximum threads" to simple "Could not load" notifications. "Fastly is reporting a global event on our network at this time; multiple teams are responding and investigating," the company's first notice of downtime reads. The company followed up by noting that the it identified the issue and was working on implementing a fix, while monitoring the results. The company notes on its Customers page that it supports many of the sites currently dealing with page load errors and other issues, including NYT, Pinterest, Reddit, Wired, and Business Insider. When the unseen companies that support the entire structure of major websites like these experience downtime it can be a serious issue for everyone involved. Depending on the length of downtime, the cost can be absolutely devastating, but it appears that in this case the company has identified and fixed the issue in a rather rapid manner.

Greenland ice sheet meltoff quickens sea levels rise: study Posted: 27 Jun 2017 09:01 AM PDT Ocean levels rose 50 percent faster in 2014 than in 1993, with meltwater from the Greenland ice sheet now supplying 25 percent of total sea level increase compared with just five percent 20 years earlier, researchers reported Monday. "This result is important because the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)" -- the UN science advisory body -- "makes a very conservative projection of total sea level rise by the end of the century," at 60 to 90 centimetres (24 to 35 inches), said Peter Wadhams, a professor of ocean physics at the University of Oxford who did not take part in the research. Greenland alone contains enough frozen water to lift oceans by about seven metres (23 feet), though experts disagree on the global warming threshold for irreversible melting, and how long that would take once set in motion.

The U.S. Air Force Just Had an Awful Week Posted: 27 Jun 2017 10:57 AM PDT Crashes, ground accidents, and tornadoes, and crippled aircraft were all on the menu last week.

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